Batesville Water Supply Corporation Tariff and Regulations

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The Batesville Water Supply Corporation, serving in Zavala County, Texas, has established its tariff and regulations, which became effective on October 17, 2013. The tariff outlines the corporation's policies, rates, and regulations, including non-discrimination policies, water and sewer services, and damage liability. The corporation's board of directors adopted the tariff in compliance with the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

Key Takeaways:

  • The tariff is divided into six sections, including resolutions, statements, and policies.
  • Section A establishes the effective date of the tariff as October 17, 2013, and states that only preexisting written contracts or agreements will remain in effect unless they require compliance with changes to the tariff.
  • Section B outlines the corporation's organization, non-discrimination policy, and policy and rule application.
  • The corporation has a non-discrimination policy and provides service to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, or marital status.
  • The corporation is not liable for damages caused by service interruptions, events beyond its control, and normal system failures, and the limits of liability are the extent of the cost of service provided.
  • Members can request in writing that their address, telephone number, and account records be kept confidential.

Statistics:

  • The tariff became effective on October 17, 2013.
  • The corporation has 6 sections of tariff and regulations.
  • The corporation provides service to all applicants regardless of their characteristics.
  • The corporation is not liable for damages caused by service interruptions, events beyond its control, and normal system failures.
  • The limits of liability are the extent of the cost of service provided.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas: SECTION A. RESOLUTIONS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BATESVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION ESTABLISHES THAT
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas: SECTION B. STATEMENTS
  • Texas Government Code, Chapter 551: Open Meeting Act
  • Texas Water Code Chapter 67: Member-owned, non-profit corporations
  • Texas Business Organizations Code: Member owned member controlled non-profit corporations
  • Texas Public Information Act: Disclosure of information collected, assembled, or maintained by or for the Corporation