At a reasonable time for a reasonable purpose, a regulatory authority and, to the extent authorized by the regulatory authority, its counsel, agent, or employee may:
(1) inspect and obtain copies of the papers, books, accounts, documents, and other business records of a gas utility within its jurisdiction; and
(2) inspect the plant, equipment, and other property of a gas utility within its jurisdiction.
Official text of the Texas Utilities Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.