NEW: Governor Abbott Names Courtney K. Hjaltman to PUCT, TEF Applicants Move to “Due Diligence” Round of Review, and PUCT Adopts Reliability Standard for the ERCOT Market. Read more in the latest PUCurrenT! https://lnkd.in/g39tc7jV #TxLege #TxEnergy
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Government Administration
Austin, TX 8,526 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.
- Website
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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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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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#MoneySavingTip Repair leaky faucets, indoors and out. Leaky faucets lead to higher bills. Visit https://lnkd.in/gmnWfQD4 for more tips! #txlege #txenergy
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If you have a complaint about your water, sewer, electric or telecom utility, the PUC is here to help. Learn more about our Consumer Protection Division, here: https://lnkd.in/g2upKWbk.
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Si tiene una queja sobre su servicio de agua, alcantarillado, electricidad o telecomunicaciones, la PUC está aquí para ayudarlo. Para conocer nuestro procedimiento de quejas, lea más aquí: https://lnkd.in/g2upKWbk.
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Interchange will allow you to locate information that is officially filed with the PUCT. Visit our FAQ to learn more. https://lnkd.in/ekkyn6kW #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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Do you have expertise in entry level to moderately complex professional legal work? Our Legal Division is looking for an innovative problem solver with a passion for making a difference in Texas! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gQ9-2VzC #Hiring
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PUCT Holds Workshop in Houston on Utility Extreme Weather Preparedness and Response - Community Members Share Experiences with Outages During Hurricane Beryl and May Derecho. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g3q2BTav #txlege #txenergy
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Public Utility Commission of Texas Severe storm readiness and response workshop public comment period begins now. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gH6p-Edv #txlege #tenergy