Tex. Utils. Code Section 33.023
Ratemaking Proceedings


(a)

The governing body of a municipality participating in or conducting a ratemaking proceeding may engage rate consultants, accountants, auditors, attorneys, and engineers to:

(1)

conduct investigations, present evidence, and advise and represent the governing body; and

(2)

assist the governing body with litigation in an electric utility ratemaking proceeding before the governing body, a regulatory authority, or a court.

(b)

The electric utility in the ratemaking proceeding shall reimburse the governing body of the municipality for the reasonable cost of the services of a person engaged under Subsection (a) to the extent the applicable regulatory authority determines is reasonable.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.

Source: Section 33.023 — Ratemaking Proceedings, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/UT/htm/UT.­33.­htm#33.­023 (accessed May 18, 2024).

Accessed:
May 18, 2024

§ 33.023’s source at texas​.gov