Relating to entities authorized to provide water or sewer service.

SB 2389 clarifies which entities can provide water and sewer service in Texas and establishes procedures for managing failing systems. It defines "public utility agency" (like regional water districts) as entities authorized to own facilities and operate water/sewer systems, amending the Local Government Code. The bill creates new procedures allowing the attorney general to seek court-appointed receivership or temporary management by public utility agencies if a water/sewer company abandons service, violates regulations, or fails to meet safety standards (e.g., water pressure, treatment monitoring). This directly affects water and sewer service corporations, public utility agencies, and the communities relying on their services.