May 11, 2017 | Policy and ReformAlthough an important bill assistance program has ended, low-income ratepayers should continue to access other important protections thanks to legislation now pending in Austin. Sponsored by state Sen. John Whitmire and Rep. Chris Paddie — and supported by the Texas...
Jul 1, 2015 | Policy and ReformAbout $52 — that’s how much money low-income Texans can expect to save on their electric bills each month for an entire year under a proposal before regulators on Thursday. The discounts will flow through August 2016 and reduce bills by nearly five cents per kilowatt...
Feb 2, 2015 | Policy and ReformHere’s a note of warning to low-income Texans: your summertime electric bills might soon be going up. That’s because a popular bill discount program will disappear in 2015 unless the Texas Legislature takes action. The program has helped hundreds of thousands of...
Aug 1, 2013 | Rates and ServiceTexas summers are anything but mild, especially when it comes to paying for electricity. These scorching months can be particularly difficult for low-income Texans. Fortunately, many will be eligible for bill discounts starting in September. However, the deadline to...
