Texas Special District Local Laws Code 8801.201 – Appeal of Surface Water Rates
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(a) A person who is required to convert to surface water under this chapter and who purchases that water supply wholesale from a political subdivision as defined by § 12.013(b), Water Code, may appeal to the Public Utility Commission of Texas the rates the political subdivision charges to the person. Chapter 12, Water Code, and rules adopted under that chapter apply to an appeal under this section.
(b) The Public Utility Commission of Texas shall hear the appeal not later than the 180th day after the date the appeal is filed.
Terms Used In Texas Special District Local Laws Code 8801.201
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(c) The Public Utility Commission of Texas shall issue a final decision on the appeal not later than the 60th day after the date the hearing ends.