Texas Utilities Code

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The Texas Utilities Code is the statutory law enacted by the Texas state legislature to regulate different utility providers, utility rates, and the Texas power grid among other things. It also establishes the Public Utility Commission of Texas and regulates the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). [1]  The code was enacted in 1997 by Texas SB 1751, 75th R.S. as part of the ongoing revision process begun in 1963. [2]

Organization

  1. Title 1: General Provisions
  2. Title 2: Public Utility Regulatory Act
    • Subtitle A: Provisions Applicable to All Utilities
    • Subtitle B: Electric Utilities
    • Subtitle C: Telecommunications Utilities
  3. Title 3: Gas Regulation
    • Subtitle A: Gas Utility Regulation Act
    • Subtitle B: Regulation of Transportation and Use
    • Subtitle C: Propane Gas Distribution Systems
  4. Title 4: Delivery of Utility Services
    • Subtitle A: Utility Corporations and Other Providers
    • Subtitle B: Provisions Regulating Delivery of Services
  5. Title 5: Provisions Affecting the Operation of Utilities Facilities
  6. Title 6: Private Power Agreements

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References

  1. ↑ Thomson Reuters. “Vernon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated.” Thomson Reuters Westlaw. Accessed October 13, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislation | Texas law timeline". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2022-10-24.


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