Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on disconnections of residential retail electric service.
SB 426 requires the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to publish an annual report on residential electric service disconnections for nonpayment. The report, first due June 1, 2026, must show the total number of disconnected residential customers as of the report date, with weekly updates until September 30 each year. This bill directly affects residential electricity customers by creating transparency around disconnection practices. The PUC may also require electric service providers to submit necessary data to compile the report. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 21, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Business & Commerce
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Feb 3, 2025
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Chuy Hinojosa
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