Texas Consumer Association

Working for Texans on pocketbook issues for more than 50 years.

[Texas Consumer Association @TXConsumer]

What do we want?
Customer-friendly TDU rate reform.

When do we want it?
Next session of the Texas Legislature.

See our latest blog! #TxEnergy #TxLege

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[Dallas Morning News @dallasnews]

Dallas approves Atmos deal raising average residential gas bills by $9.46 monthly, starting next Monday https://t.co/sK95VLushR

[Texas Consumer Association @TXConsumer]

TCA agrees that even in Texas, regulated monopoly utilities need stronger oversight. Customer-friendly rate reform should be a priority in next #TxLege Session.

[Utility Dive @UtilityDive]

76% of Americans want stronger utility oversight

A poll from consumer advocacy group PowerLines found broad distrust of elected officials and limited understanding of utilities’ business models. Experts told Utility Dive the disconnect could worsen. https://t.co/MYnoufjtnE

[Texas Consumer Association @TXConsumer]

Thank you @Repjamesfrank for working on this critical issue that affects so many Texans. #TxLege

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[James Frank @RepJamesFrank]

Cuban nails it.

We must have all 3 components of a functioning market for prices to fall:

1) Transparent prices
2) Robust competition
3) Customer engagement

Without any part of this 3-legged stool, the market will fail patients. Most of healthcare has 0 of 3. #txlege

[Public Utility Commission of Texas @PUCTX]

The new Consumer Help Hub is designed to streamline support for Texans. Visit https://t.co/3te4lZ459Z to access resources, resolve concerns, and stay informed. #txlege #txenergy

[Stephen Moore @StephenMoore]

Hospitals are the biggest driver of rising U.S. health care costs.

Many operate as tax-exempt “non-profits” while running massive commercial systems.

This results in less competition, higher costs, and shrinking tax bases.

[E&E News @EENewsUpdates]

$33B transmission build-out leaves Texas ranchers fuming https://t.co/T69Q3O1fFA

[KXAN News @KXAN_News]

Some Texans say they received false promises surrounding solar panel contracts. KXAN digs into customer complaints and how lawmakers are enforcing stricter sales practices. https://t.co/CQaKDQ7Zj7

[Paul Cobler @PaulCobler]

.@acolleendg & I spent some time last week talking to Texans as they filled up on gas. The average cost of a gallon of gas in TX is $3.85 -- up 7 cents from yesterday and more than a dollar since late February. That's hurting Texans' budgets, they told us: https://t.co/JKmtMIxBck

[Texas Consumer Association @TXConsumer]

Texas House holding 2-day hearing on health care affordability. Lots of discussion on prescription drug costs and how the state can improve pricing. #txlege Watch live stream here: https://t.co/yT93SCaDgP

[Dallas Morning News @dallasnews]

As complaints about Texas insurance companies grow, profit soar. | @DaveLieber https://t.co/1ZYtysu2eQ

[Texas 2036 @Texas2036]

💡 Did you know? Texas’ electric system operates across three segments — generation, transmission, and retail — with a mix of competitive and regulated functions.

Learn how each segment works from @ERCOT_ISO President & CEO Pablo Vegas: https://t.co/aumb67LUEL

[John McQueeney @JohnMcQueeneyTX]

Last week, the House State Affairs Committee met to discuss two issues that matter to every Texan. Data centers and large-scale industries are fueling incredible economic growth in our state — but as that demand on our power grid grows, we have to make sure the cost is shared fairly, and that reliability is protected for families and small businesses. We also examined battery storage safety, making sure the technology helping keep our grid stable meets strong standards for the communities around it.

Texas will stay the energy capital of America! Getting this policy right is how we make sure everyone benefits from that growth. Looking forward to our next hearing. #txlege #hd97

[Houston Chronicle @HoustonChron]

Texas leads the nation in utilities shutting off services to customers who can’t afford their energy bills, according to federal data. https://t.co/z2imtGgjh4

[Texas Consumer Association @TXConsumer]

This new increase and the rates approved last week, Oncor’s residential customers using a modest amount will see increases over $100/year. Regulation of poles n wire rates have become meaningless rubber stamp exercises … time for #txlege to reform the system. #TxEnergy
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[Texas Consumer Association @TXConsumer]

Billions being paid for transmission with no real relief in sight for customers. It’s time for Texas to reform the utility ratemaking process. #TxLege #TxEnergy

[Dallas Morning News @dallasnews]

Oncor rate increase OK'd, higher electric bills soon to be reality https://t.co/alifBBhRDG