Bill

SB 784

87(R) - 2021
Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs
Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs
Utilities
Municipalities
Local Government
Water

Contact the Author

Brandon Creighton

Phone:

512-463-0104

Capitol Office:

E1.606

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Brandon Creighton

Co-Author(s)

Bryan Hughes
Lois Kolkhorst
Charles Perry
Drew Springer
Larry Taylor

Bill Caption

Relating to rates established by municipalities for water and sewer services.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

SB 784 would prohibit a municipality or a municipally-owned utility from establishing a rate for water or sewer service that is applicable only to entities that qualify for a sales tax or ad valorem tax exemption that is higher than the water or sewer service rate established for other entities that receive comparable utility services but do not receive a tax exemption.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports SB 784 on the principle of limited government. Rates set for utility customers should be fairly and equally assessed, not dependant on the entity's tax exemption status. 

Contact the Author

Brandon Creighton

Phone:

512-463-0104

Capitol Office:

E1.606

Email: