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“System Safety and Integrity” Riders Explained: Atmos Interim Charges Finance Pipeline Testing

“System Safety and Integrity” Riders Explained: Atmos Interim Charges Finance Pipeline Testing

by R.A. Dyer | Dec 2, 2025 | Gas

Through System Safety and Integrity riders, or SSI riders, Atmos recovers from customers certain system safety costs that it incurs each year to maintain its pipeline system. ________________________________________________ The pipelines division of Atmos Energy, the...
Texas in Line to Receive $1.3 billion in Broadband Funding, But Less than Half Initially Projected

Texas in Line to Receive $1.3 billion in Broadband Funding, But Less than Half Initially Projected

by R.A. Dyer | Dec 1, 2025 | Gas

While touted by the acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock in a Nov. 20 release as a “landmark achievement,” the award has disappointed many rural providers and community leaders, according to published reports. ________________________________________________ The...
Municipal Group Calls for Ratepayer Protections in Gas Utility Law Implementation

Municipal Group Calls for Ratepayer Protections in Gas Utility Law Implementation

by R.A. Dyer | Nov 21, 2025 | Gas

Newly adopted House Bill 4384 allows gas utilities to classify certain capital and tax expenditures as “regulatory assets” in rate proceedings. Under the law, utilities can then quickly begin charging their customers for these assets....
“System Safety and Integrity” Riders Explained: Atmos Interim Charges Finance Pipeline Testing

Atmos Projects More Spending, More Profits and Increasing Consumer Bills through 2030

by R.A. Dyer | Nov 10, 2025 | Gas

The company put the average customer bill at $80 for the 2025 fiscal year, up from around $50 during in 2020. The company projects average bills will continue increasing over the decade, reaching as much as $121 by 2030....
Municipal Group Calls for Ratepayer Protections in Gas Utility Law Implementation

Texas Railroad Commission Launches Virtual Listening Sessions, Calls for Public Input

by R.A. Dyer | Oct 30, 2025 | Gas

The Railroad Commission of Texas has called upon the public to weigh in on the regulatory agency’s performance and mission during a series of virtual “Listening Sessions” every other month. ________________________________________________ The Railroad Commission of...
Municipal Group Calls for Ratepayer Protections in Gas Utility Law Implementation

Railroad Commission Proposing New Rules to Implement 2025 Law that Facilitates Rate Hikes

by R.A. Dyer | Oct 7, 2025 | Gas

The Railroad Commission has proposed a new rule to implement House Bill 4384 from the 89th Regular Session in 2025. ________________________________________________ The Texas Railroad Commission has begun setting rules for the implementation of a new law that will...
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Why TCCFUI

TCCFUI is comprehensively focused on utility issues for Texas cities! With its volunteer board of city representatives, we work with other state and local organizations to fill unserved city needs.

Recent Blog Posts

  • Texas Energy Fund Loan Program Finances Sixth Project: A 455-MW plant near Houston
  • “System Safety and Integrity” Riders Explained: Atmos Interim Charges Finance Pipeline Testing
  • Texas in Line to Receive $1.3 billion in Broadband Funding, But Less than Half Initially Projected
  • News Round-Up: November 2025
  • Municipal Group Calls for Ratepayer Protections in Gas Utility Law Implementation