HB 10
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1860
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4560
87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of the Public Utility Counsel, and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 3
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 713
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 1272
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 181
87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
HB 97
87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
HB 1680
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1788
86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 241
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 619
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1307
83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1600
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the rates for water service, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3382
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 206
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 567
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1164
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1968
82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to regulation of gas pipelines; providing penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2134
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2715
82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the continuation of and powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial utility consumers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2870
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3754
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Considered in public hearing
SB 652
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 661
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions, as applicable, of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Point of order sustained
SB 855
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1135
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to regulation of gas pipelines; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1179
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 71
82-1 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 34
82-1 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Filed
HB 3838
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1695
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1116
79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1779
79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the continuation, administration, and operations of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: Regulated Industries
Postponed
HR 2280
79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1116.
Reported enrolled
SB 409
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
SR 1099
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1116.
Reported enrolled
HB 1974
78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
SB 1197
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 662
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to combining the office of public insurance counsel, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the office of public interest counsel of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission into a single independent office of public interest counsel; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3159
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 3164
74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., CurtisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Conference committee report filed
SB 373
74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1229
73-0 (1993)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
SB 498
73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 158
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.
Relating to the operation and funding, including fees and appropriations, of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 718
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the staff and powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: State Affairs
Refer to s/c on Regulatory Agencies by Chair
SB 1111
72-0 (1991)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Public Utility Commission and to the staff and powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 283
71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to certain costs of interexchange telecommunications proceedings held by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; making an emergency appropriation to the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1723
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the application of the Texas Sunset Act to the Public Utility Commission and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 852
70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the chief engineer, director of research, and general counsel of the public utility commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 1542
69-0 (1985)
Author: Carriker, Steve
Relating to the funding and operation of the Office of Public Utility Council.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 270
68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the creation, duties, and powers of a Department of Public Utility Counsel and the Residential Consumer Advisory Committee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2155
68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, Jim
Providing for the establishment, powers and duties, and financing of the office of consumer counsel, a public utility counselor, and an advisory board for the benefit of residential and small commercial consumers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 232
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the regulation of utilities and to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to its powers and duties, administration, staff, and funding; relating to the qualifications, powers and duties, and activities of the commission members and employees and personnel during and after the term of service or employment; prohibiting employment of former commission employees under certain circumstances; establishing the Office of Public Utility Counsel and prescribing its powers and duties; providing for a public utility counsel or counsellor and prescribing his or her qualifications, powers, and duties; requiring audits; requiring certain reports and forecasts by utilities and the commission; providing rules and considerations for approval of building new facilities and for fixing or regulating rates to be allowed or changed by utilities; providing for hearings; relating to ratemaking procedures by municipalities and appeals; providing for judicial review of proceedings of the utility commission; adding special policy and provisions as to the authority and power of the commission over telecommunications utilities; reenacting the Public Utility Regulatory Act, as amended; removing the railroad commission and regulation of gas utilities from the coverage of the Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 577
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Providing for the establishment, powers and duties, and financing of the office of consumer counsel, a public utility counselor, and an advisory board for the benefit of residential and small commercial consumers.
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks
HB 126
68-2 (1984)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to appropriations to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: State Affairs
Considered by committee in formal meeting
SB 39
68-2 (1984)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to appropriations to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
SB 47
68-2 (1984)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the reappropriation of funds from the Public Utility Commission to the Office of the Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: Finance
No action taken
HB 1279
67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the creation, duties, and powers of a Department of Public Utility Counsel.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 35
67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the creation, duties, and powers of a Department of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 911
66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Creating the Department of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential utility consumers.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments