KTSM: City seeks rehearing in Texas Gas Service rate case
Feb. 16 — The City of El Paso is continuing to fight a natural gas rate hike that could increase rates by nearly 20 percent for some customers. The El Paso City Council has authorized on Monday, Feb. 16 that the city attorney and city manager work together to file a motion for a rehearing with the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) on the Texas Gas Service rate increase case.
https://www.ktsm.com/news/city-seeks-rehearing-in-texas-gas-service-rate-case/
KVIA: City of El Paso authorizes legal action to challenge Texas Gas Service rate increase
Feb. 16 — The City of El Paso Council announced Monday that the City Attorney has been authorized to file a motion for rehearing with the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). ABC 7 reported earlier this month that the RRC approved the Texas Gas Service’s request to increase rates.
https://kvia.com/news/2026/02/16/city-of-el-paso-authorizes-legal-action-to-challenge-texas-gas-service-rate-increase/
El Paso Times: El Paso fights gas bill hike, secures electric rate savings for residents
Feb. 16 — El Paso is making moves to keep utility prices as low as possible.
The El Paso City Council on Monday, Feb. 16, authorized the city attorney to file a motion for rehearing with the Railroad Commission of Texas after it approved the Texas Gas Service’s proposed increase in early February.
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/local/2026/02/16/el-paso-fights-texas-gas-service-bill-hike-secures-el-paso-electric-customer-rate-saving/88709525007/
Simply Wall Street: Does Atmos Energy’s Governance Overhaul and Share Expansion Reshape the Bull Case for ATO?
Feb. 16 — Governance changes, together with the board’s alignment on modernized bylaws, give Atmos Energy greater flexibility for future capital raising and corporate actions while tightening legal and procedural protections.
https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/utilities/nyse-ato/atmos-energy/news/does-atmos-energys-governance-overhaul-and-share-expansion-r
WFAA: ‘I gasped’ | Rising Atmos gas bills strain North Texas households
Feb. 9 — Gas bills across North Texas are climbing, with Atmos Energy citing long-term infrastructure costs as customers turn to utility assistance programs for help.
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/rising-atmos-gas-bills-strain-north-texas-households/287-86971ea6-0328-42ac-b330-8e1b1cef3d1f
Texas Tribune:Texas Railroad Commission primary: Who is running and what to know
Feb. 9 — The Railroad Commission regulates energy infrastructure across Texas. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/09/texas-railroad-commission-primary-2026-guide-wright-rosenthal/
KERA: The winter storm spiked Texas gas bills. Here’s how to manage the increase
Feb. 6 — North Texans navigated icy roads and record-low temperatures during last month’s winter storm. Now, they have to manage high electricity and gas bills.
https://www.keranews.org/news/2026-02-06/winter-storm-texas-gas-bill-atmos-assistance
El Paso Times: Texas Gas Service rate hike approved, adding to El Pasoans’ rising utility costs
Feb. 6 — The Railroad Commission of Texas has approved a proposed rate increase from the Texas Gas Service.
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/local/2026/02/06/el-pasoans-to-feel-the-pinch-after-texas-gas-service-rate-hike-approved/88548247007/
KDBD: Atmos Energy outlines payment options after winter storm
Feb. 5 — Winter Storm Fern brought heavy snow, ice, and record-low temperatures throughout many of the areas that Atmos Energy serves from Jan. 23 through Jan. 27. Because of the prolonged cold, your natural gas usage may have increased as your heating system, water heater, fireplace, and other gas appliances worked harder to keep your home comfortable. This increased usage may result in a bill that’s higher than what you typically see.
https://www.kcbd.com/2026/02/05/atmos-energy-outlines-payment-options-after-winter-storm/
KFOX14:Texas Railroad Commission approves Texas Gas rate increase for service costs
According to the City of El Paso, the originally proposed 27% increase was lowered following negotiation efforts.