(a) In establishing a gas utility's rates, the regulatory authority may not allow as a cost or expense an expenditure:
(1) described by Section 102.154 that the regulatory authority determines to be not in the public interest; or
(2) for legislative advocacy.
(b) The regulatory authority may allow as a cost or expense reasonable charitable or civic contributions not to exceed the amount approved by the regulatory authority.
Official text of the Texas Utilities Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.