Summary
Residents expressed deep frustration over high water bills and rate increases, pointing to pending PUC appeals and developer agreements. Speakers urged the council to address the financial burden on families living in the city and ETJ.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
High monthly utility bills ranging from $300 to over $700 for local residents.
The city utility fund and utility service providers under existing agreements.
Residential water customers facing high monthly utility bills without irrigation.
Mentions & discussions (11)
City Council - Oct 20, 2026
The city is considering setting utility rates for customers outside city limits to either 20% or 30% above inside-city rates. This change directly impacts outside-city residents and MUD customers whose bills will reflect the new multiplier starting in December 2026.
Colleyville residents to see increased water, wastewater rates starting Oct. 1
City Council Regular - Sep 15, 2026
Residents outside city limits have faced high water rates, but council settled a PUC rate appeal for Six Creeks residents and agreed to study capping outside-city rates at 1.3 or 1.2 times inside-city rates.
City Council Special - Aug 13, 2026
Residents are concerned about high utility costs, especially for those outside city limits. The city is pausing rate hikes to re-evaluate costs.
City Council Regular - Aug 4, 2026
Residents raised concerns about the equity of the current water rate structure and the city's ongoing legal disputes regarding utility fees.
City Council Special - Aug 4, 2026
Residents slammed the council over soaring water rate hikes for Six Creeks and questioned whether the city attorney and outside legal counsel are handling the developer agreements properly. Homeowners urged the city to honor its contractual commitments rather than wasting money on legal fights.
City Council Special - Aug 1, 2026
Residents of the Six Creeks development are asking the city to honor original agreements that they believe guarantee in-city utility rates, citing an administrative billing error.
City Council Special - Jul 30, 2026
Residents expressed frustration over high water rates, claiming previous rate hikes were based on flawed projections and are causing financial hardship.
City Council (Special Meeting) - May 5, 2026
Residents expressed frustration over high water rates in the ETJ and requested relief.
City Council Special 6P - Mar 24, 2026
Residents expressed deep frustration over high water bills and rate increases, pointing to pending PUC appeals and developer agreements. Speakers urged the council to address the financial burden on families living in the city and ETJ.
City Council Special - Feb 5, 2026
Residents expressed concerns over rate increases and the city's legal strategy regarding ETJ customers.
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