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Your water bill is likely headed up, but city council is trying to negotiate a smaller hike than what SAWS initially requested. They’re currently weighing this against other big-ticket items like police funding and property taxes before the final vote on June 18.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 8 the 60 before.
You'll likely see a monthly increase on your utility bill, though the exact amount depends on how much the council manages to trim from the original proposal.
The utility provider benefits from the additional revenue needed to maintain infrastructure and keep up with the city's growth.
Local residents and small business owners will feel the pinch of higher monthly living costs during an already expensive economic climate.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced a plan aimed at opening parts of Texas’ electricity market to competition in cities served by municipally owned utilities, including San Antonio, where CPS Energy provides electric and gas service. Campaign finance disclosures show Abbott has received political donations from some energy-related interests.
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