Texas is investigating the Kennedy Ridge Water Supply Corp. after some homes have been without water for weeks.

The Austin American-Statesman reported Wednesday that the review involves recent rate hikes in the low-income community in eastern Travis County.

A spokesman for Attorney General Greg Abbott Tuesday declined comment on the investigation.

State Sen. Kirk Watson of Austin said the situation with Kennedy Ridge Estates is a "failure of the state to provide protections on the front end."

State Rep. Dawnna Dukes of Austin said the AG's office should look into possible violations of deceptive trade practice laws.

Acting corporation board President Carmen Ayala declined comment.

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