Sec. 13.413. PAYMENT OF COSTS OF RECEIVERSHIP. The receiver may, subject to the approval of the court and after giving notice to all interested parties, sell or otherwise dispose of all or part of the real or personal property of a water or sewer utility against which a proceeding has been brought under this subchapter to pay the costs incurred in the operation of the receivership. The costs include:
(1) payment of fees to the receiver for his services;
(2) payment of fees to attorneys, accountants, engineers, or any other person or entity that provides goods or services necessary to the operation of the receivership; and
(3) payment of costs incurred in ensuring that any property owned or controlled by a water or sewer utility is not used in violation of a final order of the utility commission or the commission.
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. 2.71, eff. September 1, 2013.
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 171 (S.B. 567), Sec. 71, eff. September 1, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Chapter 13 - Water Rates and Services
Subchapter K. Violations and Enforcement
Section 13.411. Action to Enjoin or Require Compliance
Section 13.4115. Action to Require Adjustment to Consumer Charge; Penalty
Section 13.413. Payment of Costs of Receivership
Section 13.4131. Supervision of Certain Utilities
Section 13.4133. Emergency Rate Increase in Certain Circumstances
Section 13.414. Penalty Against Retail Public Utility or Affiliated Interest
Section 13.415. Personal Penalty
Section 13.4151. Administrative Penalty
Section 13.416. Penalties Cumulative
Section 13.417. Contempt Proceedings
Section 13.418. Disposition of Fines and Penalties; Water Utility Improvement Account