Bill

HB 872

87(R) - 2021
House State Affairs
Senate Business and Commerce
House State Affairs
Senate Business and Commerce
Utilities
Electricity
Open Records
Personal Property

Contact the Author

Diego Bernal

Phone:

512-463-0532

Capitol Office:

E1.508

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Diego Bernal
Ana Hernandez
Donna Howard
Ray Lopez
Ina Minjarez

Sponsor(s)

Jose Menendez

Bill Caption

Relating to the disclosure of certain utility customer information.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.


Bill Analysis

HB 872 would protect customer account information (such as billing, delinquency and utility usage) confidentiality for customers of a Government-operated utility unless the customer requests that the utility disclose the information. In cases related to a sole-source designated aquifer the utility would no longer be allowed to disclose billing and collection information related to usage. HB 872 also outlines how a customer can request disclosure of their information.


Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 872 as it protects individuals from having their relevant private information disclosed through public records requests.

Contact the Author

Diego Bernal

Phone:

512-463-0532

Capitol Office:

E1.508

Email: