Sec. 104.057.  CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN EXPENSES.  (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.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.