Texas Consumer Association

The @ElectrictyTCC is saying: If you remove competition when building new transmission lines, Those projects will likely cost more to build, Those higher costs don’t disappear… They get passed on to customers through electricity bills.💰 👉 Read more: bit.ly/4sJpnak #txlege #txenergy #transmission

Curious about the charges on your electric bill? We break down what each fee means and how it impacts you. Learn more here: ow.ly/OYEy50YrNua #txlege #txenergy

"Texas will lose out on $3.2 billion in sales tax revenue over the next two years thanks to an exemption for the state’s booming data center industry, according to the comptroller’s office." #TxLege #TxEnergy

If you need more time to pay your utility bills, there is assistance available. Contact your provider to find out your options. Learn about more programs here: ow.ly/mG8y50WGGf4 #txlege #txenergy

The growing thirst for health insurance trustbusting trib.al/rWhWY3K

#WaysToSave💡 Use a programmable or smart thermostat for optimal performance and savings. Visit puc.texas.gov/waystosave/ for more tips! #txenergy

Sandie Haverlah, @TXConsumer President, said the 2021 storm likely will not be the only extreme weather event of that caliber. She pointed to #TxLege efforts to better prepare power generators for extreme weather as an acknowledgement of that — and of energy providers’ own culpability in the fallout. “If the Legislature thought this was a one-time thing, they wouldn’t have done anything.” texastribune.org/2026/03/27/tex…

A @TXenergypoverty study found that the average TX residential electricity price rose by 30 percent from 2020 through 2025. #TxLege #TxEnergy eenews.net/articles/texas…

"Croft showed KUT News his water bill from February. The total came out to $221.79. The cost of the water he actually used was less than $40." #TxLege #TxWater kut.org/energy-environ…

Great, detailed reporting from @clairehao_ on electric grid transmission expansion considerations in Texas. #TxLege #TxEnergy houstonchronicle.com/business/energ… via @houstonchron

"Adding transmission lines and poles after major storms is pushing up power costs across the Lone Star State." #TxLege #TxEnergy

The average US home insurance premium is set to rise for a sixth straight year … projection is for 4% in 2026 after a 12% increase in 2025. FL, OK, LA, NE, and TX among the costliest states per @insurify @business

"In TX, which has become a hot spot for data-center development, @ERCOT_ISO approved a $33 billion transmission plan to handle the expected explosion in electricity demand." #TxEnergy #TxLege wsj.com/business/energ… via @WSJ

Curious about the charges on your electric bill? We break down what each fee means and how it impacts you. Learn more here: ow.ly/OYEy50YrNua #txlege #txenergy

Now it’s even easier for #Texas utility consumers to get answers to your most common questions and concerns. Explore the new Consumer Help Hub: puc.texas.gov/consumer-help/ #txlege #txenergy

#WaysToSave💡 To increase efficiency of your heating and cooling systems, clean or replace air filter regularly to ensure efficient circulation. Visit puc.texas.gov/waystosave/ more tips! #txenergy #txlege

#FAQ Electric companies are required to provide an Electricity Facts Label for each plan. This fact sheet contains standardized information about the plan’s rates, fees, and contract terms. Visit Powertochoose.org learn more! #Txlege #TxEnergy

The PUCT is here to help #Texas consumers resolve issues with their utility services, and we encourage public participation in PUCT proceedings. Learn more about how to participate here: ow.ly/RhRV50Yl0mG #txlege #txenergy

How much of families' paychecks go toward healthcare costs? It depends on the state. finance.yahoo.com/news/how-much-…

Nearly 20% of Houstonians rely on predatory loans to get by, with more than half using high-interest debt to cover food and rent. Understanding these financial pressures is a key step toward expanding access to financial stability across the region. kinder.rice.edu/research/use-p…