This action suspends the effective date of the increase by 45 days to provide time to review the proposed increase, analyze all necessary information and take appropriate action, according to city documents.
What it means
The rate increase was originally scheduled to go into effect Sept. 17. Pending approval from the Railroad Commission of Texas, CoServ has deferred the effective date to Jan. 1, 2026, said Nicholas Sakelaris, a communications specialist for CoServ, in an email.
City Manager Paul Stevens said the 45 days allows the city to work with a third-party company to assess whether or not the increase in rates is necessary.
Residents could pay an additional $3.33 per month, commercial space owners and public authorities could pay an additional $8.05 per month.
This would bring the adjusted monthly rates to:
- $21.33 for residential spaces
- $48.05 for commercial spaces and public authorities
This resolution will be sent to CoServ Gas and to legal counsel. If the city fails to take some action regarding the filing before the effective date, CoServ Gas’s interim rate adjustment is deemed approved, per city documents.
Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information regarding the effective date of the rate increase.
