Sec. 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.
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