Sec. 1502.071. RULES. (a) The governing body or board of trustees having management and control of a utility system may adopt rules to:
(1) govern the provision of and payment for service; and
(2) provide for the discontinuance of service for failure to pay when due until payment is made.
(b) The governing body may provide penalties for:
(1) the violation of a rule adopted under this section;
(2) the use of service without the consent or knowledge of the authorities in charge; or
(3) any interference with, trespass on, or injury to a system or appliance or the premises on which the system or appliance is located.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 227, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Renumbered from Government Code Sec. 1502.072 and amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1064, Sec. 22, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle J - Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities
Chapter 1502 - Public Securities for Municipal Utilities, Parks, or Pools
Subchapter B. Public Securities for Utility Systems, Parks, or Pools
Section 1502.051. Authority to Issue Public Securities
Section 1502.052. Pledge of Revenue
Section 1502.053. Grant of Franchise
Section 1502.054. Obligations Not Payable From Taxes
Section 1502.056. Operating Expenses as First Lien
Section 1502.057. Charges for Services
Section 1502.058. Limitation on Use of Revenue
Section 1502.059. Transfer of Revenue to General Fund
Section 1502.060. Use and Investment of Proceeds
Section 1502.061. Additional Obligations to Improve or Extend Utility System
Section 1502.063. Additional Authority of Municipality With a Population of 50,000 or More
Section 1502.064. Credit Agreement for Reserve Fund
Section 1502.065. Refunding Bonds
Section 1502.067. Records: Noncash Basis
Section 1502.068. Annual Report
Section 1502.069. Offenses; Penalty
Section 1502.070. Management and Control of Utility System
Section 1502.073. Notice to Governing Body Before Foreclosure or Other Action