Bill

HB 1083

85(R) - 2017
House Natural Resources
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
House Natural Resources
Senate Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Aging
Utilities

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Mary Ann Perez

Sponsor(s)

José Rodríguez

Bill Caption

Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of elderly customers.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Under current law, rates charged by utilities are required to be just and reasonable (without showing preference or prejudice). HB 1083 would allow utilities to establish reduced rates for certain classes of elderly citizens and allow utilities to establish a donation fund to recover the costs.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill deals with private businesses creating programs that they think will help benefit their customers using charitable contributions. Because the company is barred from passing the cost on to consumers not in the program and the fact that this bill deals with private companies we remain neutral on this bill.

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Texas Impact