Sec. 181.008. AUTHORITY RELATING TO TRANSPORT OR SALE. (a) A gas or electric corporation has the power to generate, make, manufacture, transport, and sell gas, electric current, and power to an individual, the public, or a municipality for any purpose.
(b) A gas or electric corporation may:
(1) impose reasonable charges for an action taken under Subsection (a); and
(2) construct, maintain, and operate power plants and substations and any machinery, apparatus, pipe, pole, wire, device, or arrangements as necessary to operate its lines in this state.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 4 - Delivery of Utility Services
Subtitle B - Provisions Regulating Delivery of Services
Chapter 181 - Miscellaneous Powers and Duties of Utilities
Subchapter A. Powers and Duties of Gas and Electric Corporations
Section 181.002. Corporate Powers
Section 181.003. Authority to Borrow Money, Issue Stock, or Mortgage Property
Section 181.004. Condemnation of Property
Section 181.005. Authority to Lay and Maintain Lines
Section 181.006. Consent Required in Municipality
Section 181.007. Authority to Hold Land or Other Property