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Aqua Texas customers push for answers as lawmakers call for rate investigation
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· October 6, 2026
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Key points The representatives sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission, citing issues with the company's interim rates and proposed rate increase. A group of state representatives is seeking an investigation into Aqua Texas due to concerns about higher water and wastewater bills.
A group of state representatives is seeking an investigation into Aqua Texas due to concerns about higher water and wastewater bills. The representatives sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission, citing issues with the company's interim rates and proposed rate increase. Customers are facing increased bills, with one community collecting hundreds of bills to document the changes.
Residents have reported significant increases in their water bills, despite little to no change in usage. Further details about the situation and the investigation are available.
The Public Utility Commission has been asked to look into the matter, with the goal of addressing customer concerns about Aqua Texas' rates.
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Category: government Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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