Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently.

Added a new definition for 'public utility agency' in the Local Government Code to clarify that these are agencies created by two or more public entities to jointly acquire, finance, and operate water and sewer facilities.

Added a new section allowing public utility agencies to create funding mechanisms to jointly invest in and leverage funding for water infrastructure with the North American Development Bank.

Added new receivership and temporary management provisions that allow the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to appoint a receiver or authorize temporary management if a utility abandons operations or violates orders.

Modified the withdrawal process for participating entities to require a resolution from the agency if bonds are secured by the entity's revenues, and added specific notice requirements for rate changes.

Added new requirements for public utility agencies to provide individual written notice to ratepayers eligible to appeal rate changes within 60 days of a final decision.

Modified the definition of 'water and sewer utility' in the Water Code to explicitly include public utility agencies while excluding municipalities and other political subdivisions.

Added a new section allowing public utility agencies to render retail water or sewer service without a certificate of public convenience and necessity.