# Tex. Utilities Code § 104.008: BURDEN OF PROOF

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.008

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Utilities Code § 104.008
- **Heading:** BURDEN OF PROOF
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code ut / Chapter 104 / Section 104.008

## Text

In a proceeding involving a proposed rate change, the gas utility has the burden of proving that:

(1) the rate change is just and reasonable, if the utility proposes the change; or

(2) an existing rate is just and reasonable, if the proposal is to reduce the rate.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.001 § 104.001. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AND REGULATE RATES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.001.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.002 § 104.002. COMPLIANCE WITH SUBTITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.002.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.003 § 104.003. JUST AND REASONABLE RATES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.003.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.004 § 104.004. UNREASONABLE PREFERENCE OR PREJUDICE PROHIBITED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.004.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.005 § 104.005. EQUALITY OF RATES AND SERVICES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.005.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.006 § 104.006. RATES FOR AREA NOT IN MUNICIPALITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.006.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.007 § 104.007. DISCRIMINATION AND RESTRICTION ON COMPETITION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.007.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.008 § 104.008. BURDEN OF PROOF.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.008.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.051 § 104.051. ESTABLISHING OVERALL REVENUES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.051.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.052 § 104.052. ESTABLISHING FAIR RATE OF RETURN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.052.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.053 § 104.053. COMPONENTS OF ADJUSTED VALUE OF INVESTED CAPITAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.053.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.054 § 104.054. DEPRECIATION, AMORTIZATION, AND DEPLETION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.054.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.055 § 104.055. NET INCOME; ALLOWABLE EXPENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.055.md)
- [Tex. Utilities Code § 104.056 § 104.056. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN TAX BENEFITS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cut_C104_S104.056.md)

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