Why are campaign contributions a big deal in an office such as Railroad Commissioner? The Chronicle notes that such donations raise questions about whether or not the commission protects the public interest or is protecting the interests of the energy industry.
Is a policy analyst consultant for TCAP, a coalition of political subdivisions in Texas that purchase electricity in the deregulated market for their own governmental use. Because energy costs are typically a significant budget item to our members, TCAP is consistently looking for ways to save our members money, through cost-saving contracts, energy efficiency or demand response programs.