Bill which would transfer Central Heights water heard in committee

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The Texas Senate Committee on Local Government considered a bill to transfer control of Central Heights Water System from the City of Nacogdoches to the Angelina River Authority.

Kelly Holcomb, general manager of the Angelina River Authority, spoke as a resource witness and said the water system in question “resides 100% outside the city of Nacogdoches.” For this reason, the river authority is considered a more appropriate group to pay for and manage the system.

Holcomb stated the transfer itself should not impact prices for customers, although rates may increase for another reason: because of planned improvements.

After Holcomb spoke, public testimony was closed, and the bill, SB 1305, was left pending, subject to the call of the chair.

Related:

• State bill filed to transfer ownership rights of Central Heights water system to Angelina and Neches River Authority

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