NEW: PUCT Announces Leadership Changes, The Texas Energy Fund is Open for Business, and Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group Sees Texas-Sized Interest in Future of Industry. Read more in the latest PUCurrenT! https://lnkd.in/gEZJYG_P. #TxLege #TxEnergy
About us
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implements respective legislation, and offers customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints. It does so while working to protect consumers, foster competition, and promote high quality infrastructure. The PUC was born in 1975 when the Texas Legislature enacted the Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and charged the agency with providing statewide regulation of the rates and services of electric and telecommunications utilities. As a result of deregulation and the institution of a competitive energy market, the PUC's mission and focus shifted from regulation of rates and services to oversight of competitive markets and compliance enforcement of statutes and rules for the electric and telecommunication industries, focused on ensuring customers receive the benefits of competition. For water and sewer utility service, however, the focus remains on the regulation of rates and services. The PUC continues to perform its traditional regulatory function for electric transmission and distribution utilities across the state. Additionally, while integrated electric utilities outside of the ERCOT power grid remain fully regulated by the PUC, the PUC is increasingly involved in multi-state efforts to implement wholesale electric competitive market structures and transmission planning in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) and Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) areas. In 2013, the Texas Legislature transferred the economic regulation of water and sewer utilities to the PUC. This transfer involved the functions with respect to the regulation of water and sewer rates and services, Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCNs) and Sale/Transfer/Mergers from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to the PUC. The agency is headquartered in the William B. Travis State Office Building at 1701 North Congress in Austin.
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http://www.puc.texas.gov
External link for Public Utility Commission of Texas
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, TX
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1975
- Specialties
- Consumer Protection, Regulation, Enforcement, Fostering Competition, Promoting High Quality Infrastructure, Government Administration, Electricity, Telecommunications, and Utilities
Locations
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Primary
1701 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78711-3326, US
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1701 N. Congress Avenue
PO Box 13326
Austin, Texas 78701, US
Updates
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Public Utility Commission of Texas Comm. Glotfelty on hand for CenterPoint’s community meeting in Waller Co. on Tuesday. Our commissioners or staff are at most meetings to make sure your questions or concerns are being addressed. Also, please share your thoughts with us here https://lnkd.in/e6XjW8Xk. #TxLege
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Public Utility Commission of Texas Exec. Dir. Connie Corona briefing Texas Senate Business & Commerce Comm. on Tx Energy Fund – on 8/29 PUCT commissioners set to advance which companies will be vetted for loans to build new thermal power gen. #TxLege
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PUCT is seeking Public Feedback on Houston Area Utility Performance Following Storm Outages. Submit comments here: https://lnkd.in/e6XjW8Xk. #Txlege #TxEnergy
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Work with us to make a difference in Texas! Check out all open positions: https://lnkd.in/g54e_66i #Governmentjobs #Hiring #Texas #Careers
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Public Utility Commission of Texas was honored to welcome a Brazilian delegation of energy leaders today. Great dialogue over retail competition & pricing, new tech, and periods of market stress. #TxEnergy #TxLege
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Public Utility Commission of Texas Commissioner Lori Cobos providing the latest developments at the PUC at the 2024 Public Utility Law Section Conference. #Txlege
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Public Utility Commission of Texas Chairman Gleeson helps kick off a day of learning for the Public Utility Law Section of The State Bar of Texas. #Txlege
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