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11 Document(s) [ Subject: Natural gas utility rates and charges ]
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- Committee:
- House Energy Resources, 87th R.S. (2021)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Alternative energy | Carbon capture and sequestration | Energy storage | Natural gas drilling | Natural gas service | Natural gas supplies | Natural gas utilities | Natural gas utility rates and charges | Oil production | Power outages | Railroad Commission of Texas | Weatherization | Winter Storm Uri |
- Library Call Number:
- Description:
- [28 pages File size: 995 kb]
- Charges:
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- Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:
- HB 1520, 87th R.S.relating to extraordinary costs incurred by gas utilities relating to Winter Storm Uri and the authority to issue bonds and impose fees and assessments;
- HB 3648, 87th R.S. which requires the designation of certain natural gas facilities as critical customers or critical gas suppliers during energy emergencies; and
- SB 3, 87th R.S. relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages. (Joint charge with Committee on State Affairs)
- Assess efforts made by the Railroad Commission and the Texas Energy Reliability Council to weatherize infrastructure and ensure reliability of the natural gas delivery system during times of disaster.
- Examine ways to increase the production of oil and gas within the state. Review state and local regulations that could directly impact the exploration or production of oil and gas and make recommendations for increasing Texas' energy independence.
- Explore options for expanding the state's underground natural gas storage capacity, including using excess storage capacity for carbon capture opportunities and the creation of a strategic natural gas reserve for the state.
- Evaluate innovative and emerging energy sources. Identify and make recommendations to address legislative or regulatory obstacles to the use, development, and deployment of viable innovative and emerging energy sources.
- Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:
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- Committee:
- House Energy Resources, 77th R.S. (2001)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Chemical plants | Gasoline pipelines | Homeland security | Natural gas | Natural gas industry | Natural gas pipelines | Natural gas utility rates and charges | Oil industry | Oil pipelines | Pipeline safety | Refineries | Terrorism |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.77 en27
- Description:
- [15 pages File size: 214 kb]
- Charges:
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- Study the dramatic increase in the price of natural gas during 2001 and the equally dramatic fall in those same prices since January 2001. Determine the reasons for such extreme volatility and evaluate efforts by state regulators to mitigate the impacts of such volatility on consumers.
- Examine current interstate and intrastate pipeline statutes and regulations in effect in Texas. Consider special issues involved in conversion of older pipelines intended for transportation of crude oil to use for more volatile products.
- Review production methods in the East Texas Oil Field and assess the degree to which they will result in maximum recovery of hydrocarbons from this unique reservoir. Evaluate the scientific basis for current production methods.
- Gather information about the security of pipelines, refineries, oil and gas production facilities, and other facilities critical to processing hydrocarbons. Review government regulations and business practices to determine whether legislation is needed to protect life and property and to detect, interdict and respond to acts of terrorism.
- Actively monitor the agencies under the committee's oversight jurisdiction.
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- Committee:
- House Energy, 70th R.S. (1987)
- Title:
- Interim report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Natural gas | Natural gas industry | Natural gas utility rates and charges | Oil and gas severance taxes | Oil industry | Railroad Commission of Texas |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.70 en27
- Description:
- [34 pages File size: 814 kb]
- Charges:
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- To study the extent of the natural gas shortage and determine if there are solutions available through the state.
- To study alternative courses of action by the state to revitalize the oil and gas industry in Texas.
- To study the feasibility of statewide pro-rationing of natural gas.
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- Committee:
- Senate Natural Resources Subcommittee on Agriculture, 68th R.S. (1983)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Biotechnology industry | Electric utility rates and charges | Farms and farming | Genetic research and testing | Hazardous substances | Irrigation | Natural gas utility rates and charges | Ranches and ranching | Water conservation |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.68 ag83s
- Description:
- [38 pages File size: 1,422 kb]
- Charges:
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- Review the potential agricultural benefits of research in the areas of biotechnology and genetic engineering. Make recommendations regarding funding for continued research in these areas. *
- Study the effects of major predators on Texas farmers and ranchers; consider the effectiveness of predation abatement methods, including predacides and poisons, hunting, and fencing. *
- Study the impact of current energy pricing system on agricultural users. Make recommendations regarding the regulation of natural gas sold to agricultural users and the electricity rates for cotton gin operators. *
- Review ways to promote water conservation, to increase the availability of water for agricultural purposes, and to control soil erosion. *
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- Committee:
- Senate Natural Resources, 66th R.S. (1979)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Agriculture | Alternative energy | Electric utility rates and charges | Energy conservation | Energy policy | Fuel conservation | Hazardous waste | Natural disasters | Natural gas utility rates and charges | Ports | Radioactive waste | Ships and shipping | Solid waste disposal | Vehicles | Wind energy |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.66 n219s
- Description:
- [262 pages File size: 9,858 kb]
- Charges:
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- Study hazardous waste and toxic waste disposal in Texas; access the risk that existing toxic waste sites pose; review current waste disposal and waste management laws, and make recommendations. *
- Study all aspects of the regulation of the disposal of uranium mill tailings; the problem of the disposal of low-level radioactive waste and problems concerning the disposal of toxic industrial waste.
- Study the hazards affecting the Texas coastal areas and the Gulf of Mexico, including hazards such as hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, subsidence, erosion and ground faults. *
- Investigate ways to reduce the risk of maritime accidents, and better manage shipping in or near Texas ports. *
- Investigate ways in which the state can encourage energy conservation and energy efficient construction practices. *
- Study the obstacles to developing solar energy and wind energy resources, and suggest possible legal or regulatory changes which would promote the use of solar and wind energy sources.
- Review the methods used for rate design, and the impact of rate structure on energy production and energy use.
- Suggest ways that the state could reduce use of gasoline and other fuel for transportation. *
- Investigate future demands of agriculture, and suggest legislative alternatives to encourage the growth of agricultural production. *
- Analyze Texas laws' impact on small-scale hydroelectric development and recommend possible legislative action. *
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- Committee:
- Senate Natural Resources, 66th R.S. (1979)
- Title:
- Bills Referred to Committee
- Document type:
- Supporting document
- Library Call Number:
- L1803.9 N219 66
- Description:
- [25 pages]
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- Committee:
- House Energy Resources, 64th R.S. (1975)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Alternative energy | Coal mining | Electric utility rates and charges | Natural gas utility rates and charges | Wholesale natural gas prices |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.64 en27
- Description:
- [45 pages File size: 1,496 kb]
- Charges:
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- Conduct hearings on energy issues including : coal slurry pipeline projects, utility rate structures, "take-or-pay" provisions in natural gas contracts, althernative energy sources, and the use of lignite coal. *
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- Committee:
- Senate Human Resources Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs, 64th R.S. (1975)
- Title:
- Interim Report - Options for Reducing Energy Bills
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Electric utility rates and charges | Energy assistance programs | Natural gas utility rates and charges |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.64 c765reo
- Description:
- [44 pages File size: 1,579 kb]
- Charges:
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- Study the reasons for dramatic increases in energy costs and natural gas prices and consider the impact of the price increases on consumers and the economy. Review options for reducing energy bills. *
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- Committee:
- Senate Human Resources Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs, 64th R.S. (1975)
- Title:
- Interim Report - Energy Costs
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Electric utility rates and charges | Energy assistance programs | Natural gas utility rates and charges |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.64 c765re
- Description:
- [16 pages File size: 637 kb]
- Charges:
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- Study the reasons for dramatic increases in energy costs and natural gas prices and consider the impact of the price increases on consumers and the economy. Review options for reducing energy bills. *
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- Committee:
- House Ways and Means, 64th R.S. (1975)
- Title:
- Interim Report
- Document type:
- Report
- Subjects:
- Natural gas | Natural gas industry | Natural gas utility rates and charges | State budgets | Tax revenue |
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.64 w368
- Description:
- [70 pages File size: 2,380 kb]
- Charges:
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- Study the taxation of natural gas. Consider the effects of changes to the tax structure on the natural gas industry, consumers, the state economy and state revenues. *
- Evaluate whether to continue the using the Omnibus Tax Clearance Fund system to allocate tax revenues. *
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- Committee:
- House Ways and Means, 64th R.S. (1975)
- Title:
- Staff report on natural gas taxation and proposals for reducing utility charges
- Document type:
- Supporting document
- Library Call Number:
- L1836.64 w368s
- Description:
- [0 pages]
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