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
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Government Administration
Austin, TX 7,678 followers
Protecting consumers, fostering competition, and promoting high-quality utility infrastructure across Texas.
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
Employees at Public Utility Commission of Texas
Updates
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WATCH: PUCTX calls utilities impacted by Hurricane #Beryl to appear at Thurs., July 11, 2024 Open Meeting to discuss preparedness and recovery efforts, adds Emergency Item to agenda. Livestream available here https://lnkd.in/gB4puMh4, begins 9:30am CT. #TxLege #TexasEnergy
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Thousands of power restoration crews are fanning out across areas impacted by Hurricane #Beryl – please give them the space they need to get the power back on quickly and safely for Texans affected by the storm. #TxLege #TexasEnergy #txwx
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⚠️Be aware of electrocution risks during flooding! DO NOT drive or walk through standing water and report downed or submerged lines to authorities and your local provider. Visit PUCT storm resources page https://lnkd.in/grKE7Z8j for more information. #txwx #txlege #Beryl
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PUCTX Chmn. Thomas Gleeson joins Acting Governor Dan Patrick and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to brief Texans on the state’s response to Hurricane #Beryl. PUCT is working around the clock with utilities to get power restored to impacted areas as quickly and safely as possible. #TxLege #TexasEnergy
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Public Utility Commission of Texas reposted this
WATCH LIVE: Acting Governor Dan Patrick & Texas Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd will provide a #HurricaneBeryl response update at 5 p.m. Stream Here: facebook.com/txdem
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NEVER approach or touch downed power lines. Watch for downed lines and report any to local emergency officials and your local power company. Visit PUCT's Storm Resources page: https://lnkd.in/dbm3VX2D for more information. #txwx #txlege #HurricaneBeryl
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Public Utility Commission of Texas reposted this
ERCOT continues to monitor the impacts from Hurricane #Beryl. At this time, any outages are local in nature and not an ERCOT grid reliability issue. If you experience an outage, please check your local electric utility’s website. Visit the Public Utility Commission of Texas storm resources page for utility contacts and helpful information: https://lnkd.in/g3Uv2kQd. Stay updated on real-time grid conditions on ercot.com.
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⚠️If you experience outages, contact your local provider. Visit our storm resources page to find outage maps, utility contacts, flood safety resources, and more important safety information: https://lnkd.in/dbm3VX2D #txwx #txlege #HurricaneBeryl
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Public Utility Commission of Texas reposted this
Time is running out to make final preparations ahead of impacts from #Beryl, which is expected to make landfall on the Texas coast as a hurricane. 📋Make A Plan 🎒Prepare Your Emergency Supply Kit 📺Stay Informed Beryl Resources for Texans: tdem.texas.gov/beryl #txwx