Sec. 51.006. MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION IN RATEMAKING PROCEEDINGS. (a) The governing body of a municipality participating in a ratemaking proceeding may engage rate consultants, accountants, auditors, attorneys, and engineers to:
(1) conduct investigations, present evidence, and advise and represent the governing body; and
(2) assist the governing body with litigation before the commission or a court.
(b) The public utility in the ratemaking proceeding shall reimburse the governing body of the municipality for the reasonable cost of the services of a person engaged under Subsection (a) to the extent the commission determines is reasonable.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle C - Telecommunications Utilities
Chapter 51 - General Provisions
Section 51.004. Pricing Flexibility
Section 51.005. Assistance to Municipality
Section 51.006. Municipal Participation in Ratemaking Proceedings
Section 51.007. Municipal Standing in Certain Cases
Section 51.008. Judicial Review
Section 51.009. Municipal Fees
Section 51.010. Commission Investigation of Sale, Merger, or Certain Other Actions