3rd Time the Charm? Railroad Commission Again Before Sunset
The Texas Railroad Commission would surrender its authority over gas utility rate cases to the Public Utility Commission under new recommendations to state lawmakers. The Railroad Commission also would undergo a name change and end its controversial use of internal...
Legislative Deep Pockets: Electric Companies Comprise State’s Top Lobby Spenders
When it comes to paying for expensive legislative lobbyists, four of the top five biggest spenders during the most recent legislative session were electric companies. That’s the word from Texans for Public Justice, a campaign watchdog group, which also reported this...
Pocketbook Policies: Will Legislation Save You Money or Cost More?
Will legislation in Austin save you money for cost you more? The Texas Coalition for Affordable Power examines pending bills important to electricity consumers.
Lawmakers add New Customer Protections to PUC legislation
Republicans and Democrats expressed support for a TCAP-supported amendment requiring cost-benefit studies of major changes to the energy market.