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TX Util § 14.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter D. Records|Section 14.151. Records of Public Utility

Sec. 14.151.  RECORDS OF PUBLIC UTILITY.  (a)  Each public utility shall keep and provide to the regulatory authority, in the manner and form prescribed by the commission, uniform accounts of all business transacted by the utility.(b)  The commission may prescribe the form of books, accounts, records, and memoranda to be kept by a public utility, including:(1)  the books, accounts, records, and memoranda of:(A)  the provision of and capacity for service;  and(B)  the receipt and expenditure of money;  and(2)  any other form, record, and memorandum that the commission considers necessary to carry out this title.(c)  For a public utility subject to regulation by a federal regulatory agency, compliance with the system of accounts prescribed for the particular class of utilities by the federal agency may be considered sufficient compliance with the system prescribed by the commission.  The commission may prescribe the form of books, accounts, records, and memoranda covering information in addition to that required by the federal agency.  The system of accounts and the form of books, accounts, records, and memoranda prescribed by the commission for a public utility or class of utilities may not be inconsistent with the systems and forms established by a federal agency for that public utility or class of utilities.(d)  Each public utility shall:(1)  keep and provide its books, accounts, records, and memoranda accurately in the manner and form prescribed by the commission;  and(2)  comply with the directions of the regulatory authority relating to the books, accounts, records, and memoranda.(e)  In this section, "public utility" includes a municipally owned utility.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 14.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter D. Records|Section 14.152. Maintenance of Office and Records in This State

Sec. 14.152.  MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE AND RECORDS IN THIS STATE.  (a)  Each public utility shall maintain an office in this state in a county in which some part of the utility's property is located.  The utility shall keep in this office all books, accounts, records, and memoranda required by the commission to be kept in this state.(b)  A book, account, record, or memorandum required by the regulatory authority to be kept in this state may not be removed from this state, except as:(1)  provided by Section 52.255;  and(2)  prescribed by the commission.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 14.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter D. Records|Section 14.153. Communications With Regulatory Authority

Sec. 14.153.  COMMUNICATIONS WITH REGULATORY AUTHORITY.  (a)  The regulatory authority shall adopt rules governing communications with the regulatory authority or a member or employee of the regulatory authority by:(1)  a public utility;(2)  an affiliate;  or(3)  a representative of a public utility or affiliate.(b)  A record of a communication must contain:(1)  the name of the person contacting the regulatory authority or member or employee of the regulatory authority;(2)  the name of the business entity represented;(3)  a brief description of the subject matter of the communication;  and(4)  the action, if any, requested by the public utility, affiliate, or representative.(c)  Records compiled under Subsection (b) shall be available to the public monthly.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 14.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter D. Records|Section 14.154. Jurisdiction Over Affiliate

Sec. 14.154.  JURISDICTION OVER AFFILIATE.  (a)  The commission has jurisdiction over an affiliate that has a transaction with a public utility under the commission's jurisdiction to the extent of access to a record of the affiliate relating to the transaction, including a record of joint or general expenses, any portion of which may be applicable to the transaction.(b)  A record obtained by the commission relating to sale of electrical energy at wholesale by an affiliate to the public utility is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 14.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter E. Audits and Inspections|Section 14.201. Inquiry Into Management and Affairs

Sec. 14.201.  INQUIRY INTO MANAGEMENT AND AFFAIRS.  A regulatory authority may inquire into the management and affairs of each public utility and shall keep itself informed as to the manner and method in which each public utility is managed and its affairs are conducted.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 14.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter E. Audits and Inspections|Section 14.202. Management Audits by Commission

Sec. 14.202.  MANAGEMENT AUDITS BY COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission shall:(1)  inquire into the management of the business of each public utility under its jurisdiction;(2)  keep itself informed as to the manner and method in which the utility's business is managed;  and(3)  obtain from the public utility any information necessary to enable the commission to perform a management audit.(b)  The commission may audit a utility under its jurisdiction as frequently as needed.  Six months after an audit, the utility shall report to the commission on the status of the implementation of the recommendations of the audit and shall file subsequent reports at times the commission considers appropriate.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 14.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter E. Audits and Inspections|Section 14.203. Audit of Accounts

Sec. 14.203.  AUDIT OF ACCOUNTS.  A regulatory authority may require the examination and audit of the accounts of a public or municipally owned utility.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 14.204 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter E. Audits and Inspections|Section 14.204. Inspection

Sec. 14.204.  INSPECTION.  (a)  A regulatory authority and, to the extent authorized by the regulatory authority, its counsel, agent, or employee, may:(1)  inspect and obtain copies of the papers, books, accounts, documents, and other business records of a public utility within its jurisdiction;  and(2)  inspect the plant, equipment, and other property of a public utility within its jurisdiction.(b)  An action under this section must be conducted at a reasonable time for a reasonable purpose.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 14.205 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter E. Audits and Inspections|Section 14.205. Examinations Under Oath

Sec. 14.205.  EXAMINATIONS UNDER OATH.  In connection with an action taken under Section 14.204, the regulatory authority may:(1)  examine under oath an officer, agent, or employee of a public utility;  or(2)  authorize the person conducting the action to make the examination under oath.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 14.206 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter E. Audits and Inspections|Section 14.206. Entering Premises of Public Utility

Sec. 14.206.  ENTERING PREMISES OF PUBLIC UTILITY.  (a)  A member, agent, or employee of a regulatory authority may enter the premises occupied by a public utility to conduct an inspection, examination, or test or to exercise any other authority provided by this title.(b)  A member, agent, or employee of the regulatory authority may act under this section only during reasonable hours and after reasonable notice to the public utility.(c)  A public utility is entitled to be represented when an inspection, examination, or test is conducted on its premises.  The utility is entitled to a reasonable time to secure a representative before the inspection, examination, or test begins.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 14.207 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 14 - Jurisdiction and Powers of Commission and Other Regulatory Authorities|Subchapter E. Audits and Inspections|Section 14.207. Production of Out-of-State Records

Sec. 14.207.  PRODUCTION OF OUT-OF-STATE RECORDS.  (a)  A regulatory authority may require, by order or subpoena served on a public utility, the production, at the time and place in this state that the regulatory authority designates, of any books, accounts, papers, or records kept by that public utility outside this state or, if ordered by the commission, verified copies of the books, accounts, papers, or records.(b)  A public utility that fails or refuses to comply with an order or subpoena under this section violates this title.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter A. Judicial Review|Section 15.001. Right to Judicial Review

Sec. 15.001.  RIGHT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW.  Any party to a proceeding before the commission is entitled to judicial review under the substantial evidence rule.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter A. Judicial Review|Section 15.002. Commission as Defendant

Sec. 15.002.  COMMISSION AS DEFENDANT.  The commission must be a defendant in a proceeding for judicial review.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter A. Judicial Review|Section 15.003. Costs and Attorney's Fees

Sec. 15.003.  COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.  (a)  A party represented by counsel who alleges that existing rates are excessive or that rates prescribed by the commission are excessive and who prevails in a proceeding for review of a commission order or decision is entitled in the same action to recover against the regulation fund reasonable fees for attorneys and expert witnesses and other costs for the party's efforts before the commission and the court.(b)  The court shall set the amount of attorney's fees awarded under Subsection (a).(c)  If a court finds that an action under Section 15.001 or this section was groundless and brought in bad faith and for the purpose of harassment, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the defendant public utility.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter A. Judicial Review|Section 15.004. Judicial Stay or Suspension

Sec. 15.004.  JUDICIAL STAY OR SUSPENSION.  While an appeal of an order, ruling, or decision of a regulatory authority is pending, the district court, court of appeals, or supreme court, as appropriate, may stay or suspend all or part of the operation of the order, ruling, or decision.  In granting or refusing a stay or suspension, the court shall act in accordance with the practice of a court exercising equity jurisdiction.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 15.021. Action to Enjoin or Require Compliance

Sec. 15.021.  ACTION TO ENJOIN OR REQUIRE COMPLIANCE.  (a)  The attorney general, on the request of the commission, shall apply in the name of the commission for a court order under Subsection (b) if the commission determines that a public utility or other person is:(1)  engaging in or about to engage in an act that violates this title or an order or rule of the commission entered or adopted under this title;  or(2)  failing to comply with the requirements of this title or a rule or order of the commission.(b)  A court, in an action under this section, may:(1)  prohibit the commencement or continuation of an act that violates this title or an order or rule of the commission entered or adopted under this title;  or(2)  require compliance with a provision of this title or an order or rule of the commission.(c)  The remedy under this section is in addition to any other remedy provided under this title.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 15.022. Contempt

Sec. 15.022.  CONTEMPT.  The commission may file a court action for contempt against a person who:(1)  fails to comply with a lawful order of the commission;(2)  fails to comply with a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum;  or(3)  refuses to testify about a matter on which the person may be lawfully interrogated.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.026 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 15.026. Judicial Review of Administrative Penalty

Sec. 15.026.  JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  Judicial review of a commission order imposing an administrative penalty or disgorgement is:(1)  instituted by filing a petition as provided by Subchapter G, Chapter 2001, Government Code; and(2)  under the substantial evidence rule.(b)  If the court sustains the occurrence of the violation, the court may uphold or reduce the amount of the penalty or disgorgement and order the person to pay the full or reduced amount of the penalty or disgorgement. If the court does not sustain the occurrence of the violation, the court shall order that no penalty or disgorgement is owed.(c)  When the judgment of the court becomes final, the court shall proceed under this subsection.  If the person paid the amount of the penalty and that amount is reduced or is not upheld by the court, the court shall order that the appropriate amount plus accrued interest be remitted to the person.  The rate of the interest is the rate charged on loans to depository institutions by the New York Federal Reserve Bank, and the interest shall be paid for the period beginning on the date the penalty was paid and ending on the date the penalty is remitted.  If the person gave a supersedeas bond and the amount of the penalty is not upheld by the court, the court shall order the release of the bond.  If the person gave a supersedeas bond and the amount of the penalty is reduced, the court shall order the release of the bond after the person pays the amount.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 996 (H.B. 2133), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Util § 15.027 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 15.027. Administrative Penalty Collection; General Provisions

Sec. 15.027.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY COLLECTION;  GENERAL PROVISIONS.  (a)  An administrative penalty collected under this subchapter shall be sent to the comptroller.(b)  A proceeding relating to an administrative penalty under this subchapter is subject to Chapter 2001, Government Code.(c)  The executive director may delegate any power or duty relating to an administrative penalty given the executive director by this subchapter to a person designated by the executive director.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.028 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 15.028. Civil Penalty Against Public Utility, Pay Telephone Service Provider, or Affiliate

Sec. 15.028.  CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST PUBLIC UTILITY, PAY TELEPHONE SERVICE PROVIDER, OR AFFILIATE.  (a)  A public utility, customer-owned pay telephone service provider under Section 55.178, or affiliate is subject to a civil penalty if the utility, provider, or affiliate knowingly violates this title, fails to perform a duty imposed on it, or fails or refuses to obey an order, rule, direction, or requirement of the commission or a decree or judgment of a court.(b)  A civil penalty under this section shall be in an amount of not less than $1,000 and not more than $5,000 for each violation.(c)  A public utility or affiliate commits a separate violation each day it continues to violate Subsection (a).(d)  The attorney general shall file in the name of the commission a suit on the attorney general's own initiative or at the request of the commission to recover the civil penalty under this section.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.029 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 15.029. Civil Penalty for Violating Section 12

Sec. 15.029.  CIVIL PENALTY FOR VIOLATING SECTION 12.055 OR 12.154.  (a)  A member of the commission or an officer or director of a public utility or affiliate who knowingly violates Section 12.055 or 12.154 is subject to a civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation.(b)  A person other than a person subject to Subsection (a) who knowingly violates Section 12.154 is subject to a civil penalty of $500 for each violation.(c)  A member, officer, or employee of the commission who in any action is found by a preponderance of the evidence to have violated a provision of Section 12.055 or 12.154 shall be removed from the person's office or employment.(d)  A civil penalty under this section is recoverable in a suit filed in the name of the commission by the attorney general on the attorney general's own initiative or at the request of the commission.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.030 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 15.030. Offense

Sec. 15.030.  OFFENSE.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person wilfully and knowingly violates this title.(b)  This section does not apply to an offense described by Section 55.138.(c)  An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 15.031. Place for Suit

Sec. 15.031.  PLACE FOR SUIT.  A suit for an injunction or a penalty under this title may be brought in:(1)  Travis County;(2)  a county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred;  or(3)  a county in which a defendant resides.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.032 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 15.032. Penalties Cumulative

Sec. 15.032.  PENALTIES CUMULATIVE.  (a)  A penalty that accrues under this title is cumulative of any other penalty.(b)  A suit for the recovery of a penalty does not bar or affect the recovery of any other penalty or bar a criminal prosecution against any person.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|
TX Util § 15.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Utilities Code|Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act|Subtitle A - Provisions Applicable to All Utilities|Chapter 15 - Judicial Review, Enforcement, and Penalties|Subchapter B. Enforcement and Penalties|Section 15.033. Disposition of Fines and Penalties

Sec. 15.033.  DISPOSITION OF FINES AND PENALTIES.  A fine or penalty collected under this title, other than a fine or penalty collected in a criminal proceeding or a penalty collected under Section 15.027(a), shall be paid to the commission.|Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.|