Apr 7, 2011 | Industry News
The pervasive lack of accountability at ERCOT, the organization that manages the Texas power grid, has drawn the attention of one of the state’s leading newspapers. In an April 7 editorial, The Dallas Morning News endorsed two important bills that would help reform...
Mar 16, 2011 | Legislative Watch
Mark Up (and up and up) from RechargeTexas.com on Vimeo. Bill to help electric competition and consumers draws industry fire Here”s a simple idea: if you get busted for fraud, you shouldn”t be allowed to keep the money. Sounds like common sense and it is....
Nov 20, 2009 | Legislative Watch
The Public Utility Commission adopted rules Friday for the implementation of House Bill 1822, a consumer protection bill from the 2009 legislative session. Sponsored by state Rep. Burt Solomons, HB 1822 calls for establishing definitions of terms commonly used on...
Nov 18, 2009 | Industry News
One of the few bright spots for electric consumers during the 2009 Legislative session was passage of House Bill 1822, by state Rep. Burt Solomons. The legislation calls for the establishment of common terms on utility bills and also includes an important requirement...
Feb 13, 2009 | Legislative Watch
The state House committee charged with considering key electricity issues has a veteran lawmaker for its new leader. Carrollton Republican Burt Solomons, who this year begins his 8th term in the Texas House, was named Feb. 12 to helm the newly reconstituted State...
