Texas Governor Targets Large Municipal Utilities for Retail Competition
Abbott said his Keep Texas Affordable agenda will lower electricity costs by expanding consumer choice for five million people by ending utility monopolies that drive up…
News Stories: Texas
August 17, 2026
Texas Rulemaking Updates
The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) has filed with the Secretary of State two electric proposals in the following project, as approved at the July 30, 2026…
August 14, 2026
PUC Grants Option 1 REP Certificate
On August 13, 2026, the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) issued a notice of approval to Virtual Energy election for option 1 Retail Energy Provider (REP)…
August 12, 2026
REP Files Option 1 Application
On August 11, Application of Ammper Power RES, LLC filed for an Option 1 retail electric provider certificate with the Public Utilities Commission of Texas. The…
August 6, 2026
PUC Approves REP Certificate
On August 5, 2026 a corrected notice of approval was issued by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) regarding the application of Distributed Power, LLC for an…
Governor Directs Comprehensive Data Center Audit
On August 3, 2026 Governor Abbot announces that he has directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to…
Formal Residential Complaint Filed Against REP
On August 5, 2026 a residential customer Craig Frazee filed a formal complaint with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) against TXU Energy. In the complaint…
AES CE Solutions TX Files Option 2 Application
On August 5, 2026 AES CE Solutions TX, LLCfiled with the Texas PUC an Option 2 Application. An Option 2 certificate is applicable to retail electric providers (REPs)…
July 29, 2026
Staff Seeks PUC Approval of Proposed Large Load Demand Management Rule
On July 24, Texas PUC issued a Staff memo and proposal for publication for consideration at the Texas Commission’s July 30,2026 Open Meeting proposing new 16 Texas…
July 27, 2026
Internet Public Hearing Broadcast Cost Allocation Recommendation
On July 23, 2026 Texas PUC Staff issued a memorandum and project order making its cost recommendation regarding cost allocations to cover TPUC Broadcast Hearings. This…
