BLOG: Big Hike for Low-Risk Atmos Pipeline Texas

Customers served by one of the state’s largest gas utilities will soon see their bills increase thanks to a decision this week by the Texas Railroad Commission. Under that decision Atmos Pipeline Texas — a regulated monopoly serving northern and western parts of the...

BLOG: 3rd Time the Charm for RRC Sunset Bill?

It looks increasingly likely that after two previous failed attempts, the Texas Legislature this year will adopt far-reaching “Sunset” legislation for the Texas Railroad Commission. The 125-year-old state agency oversees gas utility rates and the state’s petrochemical...

BLOG: Update from the 85th Texas Legislature

We’re now beyond the halfway mark in the 85th Texas Legislature. More than 100 energy-related bills have been filed, and many of them — if adopted — could impact your home utility rates. Some important energy bills have come up in legislative committees, and others...

BLOG: State Lawmakers Reject Key Railroad Commission Reforms

Several key reforms for the Texas Railroad Commission that would have helped gas utility ratepayers were removed Thursday from a 2017 legislative package. The rejected reforms included a proposal to change the agency’s name to one that better reflect its...