Sec. 51.007. MUNICIPAL STANDING IN CERTAIN CASES. (a) A municipality has standing in each case before the commission that relates to a utility providing service in the municipality.
(b) A municipality's standing is subject to the right of the commission to:
(1) determine standing in a case involving a retail service area dispute that involves two or more utilities; and
(2) consolidate municipalities on an issue of common interest.
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