Sec. 13.256. COUNTY FEE. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county with a population of more than 2.8 million may not charge a water and sewer utility a fee for the privilege of installing or replacing a water or sewer line in the county's right-of-way.
(b) This section does not affect a franchise agreement or other contract entered into before September 1, 1995.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 628, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Chapter 13 - Water Rates and Services
Subchapter G. Certificates of Convenience and Necessity
Section 13.241. Granting Certificates
Section 13.242. Certificate Required
Section 13.243. Exceptions for Extension of Service
Section 13.244. Application; Maps and Other Information; Evidence and Consent
Section 13.245. Municipal Boundaries or Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Certain Municipalities
Section 13.2451. Extension Beyond Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
Section 13.246. Notice and Hearing; Issuance or Refusal; Factors Considered
Section 13.247. Area Within Municipality
Section 13.248. Contracts Valid and Enforceable
Section 13.250. Continuous and Adequate Service; Discontinuance, Reduction, or Impairment of Service
Section 13.2501. Conditions Requiring Refusal of Service
Section 13.251. Sale, Assignment, or Lease of Certificate
Section 13.252. Interference With Other Retail Public Utility
Section 13.253. Improvements in Service; Interconnecting Service
Section 13.2541. Streamlined Expedited Release Initiated by Landowner
Section 13.255. Single Certification in Incorporated or Annexed Areas
Section 13.2551. Completion of Decertification