Sec. 13.081. FRANCHISES. This chapter may not be construed as in any way limiting the rights and powers of a municipality to grant or refuse franchises to use the streets and alleys within its limits and to make the statutory charges for their use, but no provision of any franchise agreement may limit or interfere with any power conferred on the utility commission by this chapter. If a municipality performs regulatory functions under this chapter, it may make such other charges as may be provided in the applicable franchise agreement, together with any other charges permitted by this chapter.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 3.005, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 170 (H.B. 1600), Sec. 2.18, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 171 (S.B. 567), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Chapter 13 - Water Rates and Services
Subchapter D. Municipalities and Counties
Section 13.082. Local Utility Service; Exempt and Nonexempt Areas
Section 13.083. Rate Determination
Section 13.084. Authority of Governing Body; Cost Reimbursement
Section 13.085. Assistance by Utility Commission
Section 13.086. Fair Wholesale Rates for Wholesale Water Sales to a Water District
Section 13.087. Municipal Rates for Certain Recreational Vehicle Parks