H.B. No. 1991 amends Section 1502.057 of the Government Code to enhance transparency regarding charges imposed by municipally owned utility systems. The bill introduces a new Subsection (d), which mandates that municipalities that impose operating, maintenance, replacement, or improvement charges must publish the terms and conditions of these charges on both the utility system's and the municipality's websites. Additionally, it requires that any changes to these terms and conditions be updated on the websites within 30 days of adoption.

This legislation aims to ensure that residents have timely access to information about utility charges, promoting accountability and informed decision-making. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with unanimous support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 1502.057, Government Code 2002.011 (Government Code 1502, Government Code 2002)
House Committee Report: Government Code 1502.057 (Government Code 1502, Government Code 2002)
Engrossed: Government Code 1502.057 (Government Code 1502, Government Code 2002)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 1502.057 (Government Code 1502, Government Code 2002)
Enrolled: Government Code 1502.057 (Government Code 1502, Government Code 2002)