Electric Violation Rate Increases, Senator Proposes Reform
State Sen. Wendy Davis of Fort Worth has filed Senate Bill 602 to make electric company complaint and violation data more easily available for online inspection.
State Sen. Wendy Davis of Fort Worth has filed Senate Bill 602 to make electric company complaint and violation data more easily available for online inspection.
Republicans and Democrats expressed support for a TCAP-supported amendment requiring cost-benefit studies of major changes to the energy market.
More than 100 bills relating to electric and gas utility service have been filed at the Texas state Capitol. Many of these bills could impact how much you pay for gas or electric service.
Cities have helped save North Texas electricity customers more than $1 billion as the result of a single regulatory settlement. But pending legislation would make it more difficult for cities to fight unfair rates.
In a proposal that has been roundly rejected by organizations across the political spectrum, the owners of Texas power plants would receive subsidies based on the number and size of plants they own.