Relating to the eligibility of ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
The bill text for HB 5197 is not currently available in the provided context. The title indicates it relates to ratepayer eligibility for appealing water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, but specific provisions or mechanisms are not described. Without access to the full bill text or detailed summary, a factual summary cannot be generated. The bill was filed on March 14, 2025, and referred to the Natural Resources committee.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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3
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Committee
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Apr 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cecil Bell
RRepublican
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