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Public Utility Commission of Texas: Request to Intervene in PUC Docket No. 55157

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Austin resident Sandra K. Callaway has submitted a request to intervene in PUC Docket No. 55157, citing concerns over the transfer of water and sewer services between SouthWest Water Company subsidiaries. According to the document, Callaway objects to the transfer, arguing that it allows the company to increase rates to customers without filing a rate change application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Additionally, Callaway criticizes the existing TWU Tariff for being ambiguous and confusing for consumers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sandra K. Callaway, a resident of Austin, has submitted a request to intervene in PUC Docket No. 55157.
  • Callaway objects to the transfer of water and sewer services between SouthWest Water Company subsidiaries, citing concerns over rate increases.
  • Callaway argues that the transfer allows the company to bypass the legal requirement for filing a rate change application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
  • Callaway criticizes the existing TWU Tariff as being ambiguous and confusing for consumers.
  • Callaway's request to intervene includes information on her personal property, stating that she owns a habitable structure located near one of the utility's proposed routes.
  • Callaway has attached a separate page with comments to her request, outlining her concerns in detail.

Statistics:

  • PUC Docket No. 55157 is the official docket number for the proceeding.
  • Sandra K. Callaway is the individual requesting to intervene in the proceeding.
  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas has established procedural rules that govern the proceeding, including requirements for intervenors and parties to the case.
  • The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) is also involved in the proceeding.

Sources:

  • Request to Intervene in PUC Docket No. 55157 (Public Utility Commission of Texas)
  • Texas Public Utility Commission (text not available) [1]
  • Texas Water Code (text not available) [2]
  • SouthWest Water Company (text not available) [3]

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