Discontinuance of Electric Service Prohibited. According to the Texas Property Code, Section 92.008(b), sub metered, prorated or allocated electric service provided by the landlord as an incident to tenancy or other agreement may not be disconnected or interrupted unless the interruption results from nonpayment by a tenant of an electric bill issued to the tenant by the landlord for such electric service, bona fi de repairs, construction, or an emergency. Disconnection or interruption allowed under Section 92.008 is subject to the specific requirements in that section. Violation for disconnection or interruption of electric service, including sub metered, prorated or allocated electric service, may result in the tenant terminating the Lease Contract or recovering possession of the premises; and, in addition to other remedies available under law, recovery of actual damages, one month’s rent plus $1,000, reasonable attorney’s fees, and court costs, less any delinquent rents or other sums.
