Sec. 81.061. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH MARKET-BASED RATES. (a) This section does not apply to rates established under Chapter 103, Utilities Code, or Subchapter C or G, Chapter 104, of that code.
(b) The commission may use a cost-of-service method or a market-based rate method in setting a rate in a formal rate proceeding.
(c) On the filing of a complaint by a shipper or seller of natural gas, the commission may set a transportation or gathering rate in a formal rate proceeding if the commission determines that the rate is necessary to remedy unreasonable discrimination in the provision of transportation or gathering services. The commission may set a rate regardless of whether the transporter or gatherer is classified as a utility by other law.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 757 (H.B. 3273), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 81 - Railroad Commission of Texas
Subchapter C. Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties
Section 81.051. Jurisdiction of Commission
Section 81.0521. Fee for Application for Exception to Railroad Commission Rule
Section 81.0522. Natural Gas Policy Act Application Fee
Section 81.0523. Exclusive Jurisdiction and Express Preemption
Section 81.053. Commission Powers
Section 81.0531. Administrative Penalty
Section 81.0532. Penalty Assessment Procedure
Section 81.0533. Payment of Penalty; Refund
Section 81.0534. Recovery of Penalty
Section 81.054. Enforcement by Attorney General
Section 81.055. Pipeline System Financial Responsibility Requirements
Section 81.056. Contamination Report
Section 81.057. Exemption From Certain Purchasing Rules
Section 81.058. Administrative Penalty for Certain Natural Gas-Related Activities
Section 81.059. Appointment of Mediators for Informal Complaints
Section 81.0592. Consumer Interest Information
Section 81.060. Confidentiality Provisions
Section 81.061. Authority to Establish Market-Based Rates
Section 81.062. Public Participation
Section 81.063. Issuance, Suspension, or Revocation of License, Permit, or Certificate
Section 81.064. Powers of Commissioner or Designated Employee in Cases Before Commission
Section 81.065. Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy
Section 81.066. Oil and Gas Division Monitoring and Enforcement Strategic Plan
Section 81.067. Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund
Section 81.068. Purposes of Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund
Section 81.070. Establishment of Surcharges on Fees
Section 81.071. Pipeline Safety and Regulatory Fees
Section 81.072. Verification by Contractors
Section 81.073. Critical Natural Gas Facilities and Entities
Section 81.073. Critical Natural Gas Facilities and Entities