Texas Utilities Code Title 4, Chapter 183 - Utility Deposits
Texas Section 183.001 - Definitions
In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Public Utility Commission of Texas. (2) "Utility" means a person, firm, company, corporation, receiver, or trustee who furnishes...
Texas Section 183.002 - Interest On Deposit
A utility that requires the user of a service to pay a money deposit as a condition to furnishing the service shall pay interest on...
Texas Section 183.003 - Rate Of Interest
The commission on or before each December 1 shall set the annual interest rate for the next calendar year on deposits governed by this chapter...
Texas Section 183.005 - Return Of Deposit
(a) When the service is discontinued, the utility shall return the deposit and any unpaid interest on the deposit to the depositor or the depositor's...
Texas Section 183.006 - Criminal Penalty
(a) A person commits an offense if the person violates this chapter. (b) An offense under this section is punishable by: (1) a fine of...