Opinion No.

The Honorable Ron Clower Chairman Consumer Affairs Sub-Committee State Senate State Capitol Building Austin, Texas 78711

Re: Effective date of section 24 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, article 1446c, V.T.C.S., authorizing municipalities to hire rate consultants and be reimbursed by utilities.

Dear Senator Clower:

You have requested our opinion concerning the effective date of section 24 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, article 1446c, V.T.C.S. This section provides:

The governing body of any municipality shall have the right to select and engage rate consultants, accountants, auditors,…