Section 552.1331 - Exception: Certain Government-Operated Utility Customer Information(a) In this section: (1) "Advanced metering system" means a utility metering system that collects data at regular intervals through the use of an automated wireless or radio network.(2) "Government-operated utility" has the meaning assigned by Section 182.051, Utilities Code.(b) Except as provided by Subsection (c) of this section and Section 182.052, Utilities Code, information maintained by a government-operated utility is excepted from the requirements of Section 552.021 if it is information that: (1) is collected as part of an advanced metering system for usage, services, and billing, including amounts billed or collected for utility usage; or(2) reveals whether: (A) an account is delinquent or eligible for disconnection; or(B) services have been discontinued by the government-operated utility.(c) A government-operated utility must disclose information described by Subsection (b)(1) to a customer of the utility or a representative of the customer if the information directly relates to utility services provided to the customer and is not confidential under law.Tex. Gov't. Code § 552.1331
Added by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1025,Sec. 1, eff. 6/18/2021, op. applies only to a request for public information received by a governmental body or officer for public information on or after the effective date of this Act.