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Lorenzo adopts ordinance with Atmos Energy to use annual rate-review mechanism
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 030926 on March 9, 2026 authorizing an annual rate-review mechanism in lieu of the interim rate adjustment process under Texas Utilities Code §104.301, as negotiated with Atmos Energy Corp., West Texas Division. The vote was 5-0.
The Lorenzo City Council on March 9 approved Ordinance 030926 authorizing an annual rate-review mechanism as a substitution for the annual interim rate adjustment process defined by Texas Utilities Code §104.301, pursuant to negotiations with Atmos Energy Corp., West Texas Division. Council Member Cheryl Birdwell moved the ordinance and Council Member Rhonda Cypert seconded; the motion passed 5-0.
Minutes identify the ordinance as action item 3 and cite the company as "Atmos Energy corp., West Texas Division (\"Atmos west Texas\" or \"company\")." The action adopts the negotiated tariff mechanism; the minutes do not include the full tariff language or the steering committee text. The ordinance was approved unanimously by the council.
