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HB5197: Relating to the eligibility of ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

: Cecil Bell (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Apr 7, 2025
Consumer Protection
Utilities
Utilities--Water & Sewer
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
WATER & SEWER SERVICE
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the eligibility of ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

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