A propane gas retailer must record a disclosure notice in county real property records, and a seller of property in the service area must give the buyer written notice.
Sec. 141.010. DISCLOSURE TO HOMEOWNERS. (a) A distribution system retailer shall record in the real property records of each county in which the distribution system retailer owns or operates a propane gas system a notice of disclosure of the existence of the propane gas system and the service the retailer provides. The notice shall include: (1) a service map reflecting the location of the subdivisions or areas the distribution system retailer serves in the county; (2) a copy of this chapter or a summary of the customer's rights under this chapter; and (3) for development agreements entered into after September 1, 2013, a statement disclosing the existence of any financial interest held by a homeowners' association, municipal utility district, or developer in the propane gas system. (b) If a person proposes to sell or convey real property located in a propane gas system service area owned by a distribution system retailer, the person must give to the purchaser written notice as prescribed by this subsection. The notice must include a copy of the notice recorded in the real property records as required by Subsection (a), must be executed by the seller, and must read as follows: "The real property, described below, that you are about to purchase may be located in a propane gas system service area, which is authorized by law to provide propane gas service to the properties in the area pursuant to Chapter 141, Utilities Code. If your property is located in a propane gas system service area, there may be special costs or charges that you will be required to pay before you can receive propane gas service. There may be a period required to construct lines or other facilities necessary to provide propane gas service to your property. You are advised to determine if the property is in a propane gas system service area and contact the distribution system retailer to determine the cost that you will be required to pay and the period, if any, that is required to provide propane gas service to your property. "The undersigned purchaser hereby acknowledges receipt of the foregoing notice at or before the execution of a binding contract for the purchase of the real property described in the notice or at closing of purchase of the real property. ________________________________ Date ________________________________ Signature of Purchaser" (c) Each county shall accept and record in its real property records a distribution system retailer's service map presented to the county clerk under this section if the map meets filing requirements, does not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches in size, and is accompanied by the appropriate fee. The recording required by this section must be completed not later than the later of January 1, 2014, or the 90th day after the date a distribution system retailer completes construction of a new propane gas system in the county. Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1296 (H.B. 2532), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.