Sec. 552.914. UTILITY CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES. (a) In this section, "utility system" means an electric, water, sewer, solid waste disposal, drainage utility, or natural gas system, or any combination of those systems.
(b) This section applies only to a municipality described by Section 1502.070(a)(2)(C), Government Code.
(c) Notwithstanding any limitation provided by a home rule charter, the governing body, board of trustees, or other entity vested with the management and control of the municipality's utility system may contract for the purchase of electricity under terms the governing body, board of trustees, or other entity considers appropriate.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 98 (S.B. 795), Sec. 2, eff. May 18, 2013.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Water and Utilities
Subtitle A - Municipal Water and Utilities
Chapter 552 - Municipal Utilities
Subchapter Z. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 552.901. Relocation or Replacement of Water or Sewer Laterals
Section 552.902. Operation of Certain Electric Light and Power Systems by Home-Rule Municipalities
Section 552.903. Agreement With Conservation and Reclamation District
Section 552.904. Lease of Natural Gas Distribution System by Certain Municipalities
Section 552.905. Operation of Cable Tv Systems by General-Law Municipalities
Section 552.906. Municipal Utility Plants
Section 552.907. Construction of Water or Wastewater Improvements to Preserve Water Quality Aquifer
Section 552.909. Prohibited Employment of or Contracting With Former Trustee or Board Member
Section 552.912. Certain Damages Caused by Sewage Backup
Section 552.913. Combined Heating and Power Systems in Certain Municipalities
Section 552.914. Utility Contracts for Certain Municipalities