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Kerrville approves first reading to remove obsolete gas-pipeline rules; Atmos franchise and state law remain primary oversight
Summary
On first reading the council approved Ordinance 2025-05 to clean up Article 5 of Chapter 110 (natural gas pipelines), removing provisions now governed by state law. Councilors and staff said the city's franchise agreement with Atmos covers most local matters; a resident's questions about liability and shutoff valves were addressed by staff.
The Kerrville City Council on Tuesday approved on first reading Ordinance 2025-05, an amendment to Article 5 of Chapter 110 of the city code that removes duplicative and obsolete provisions governing natural gas pipelines.
Council and staff said state statute and the city's franchise agreement with Atmos Energy already govern the main regulatory and operational issues related…
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