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Atmos Seeks Dallas Area Rate Increase; Area Residents Could Pay 10.4 Percent More Monthly

Atmos Seeks Dallas Area Rate Increase; Area Residents Could Pay 10.4 Percent More Monthly

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 23, 2026 | Gas

Under the company’s request, Atmos customers could expect to pay 10.4 percent more each month, or at least $135 more per year. ________________________________________________   Dallas residents would see their gas rates increase by $11.25 per month on average...
Texas Supreme Court to Consider Right-of-Way Legislation Costing Cities Tens of Millions of Dollars

Texas Supreme Court to Consider Right-of-Way Legislation Costing Cities Tens of Millions of Dollars

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 23, 2026 | Telecom

Nearly 60 cities have argued in lawsuits that the legislation violates state constitutional bans on giving things of value to private corporations without sufficient consideration and public purpose. ________________________________________________ Legislation capping...
Texas Supreme Court to Consider Right-of-Way Legislation Costing Cities Tens of Millions of Dollars

LCRA to Receive State Grant to Expand Broadband Service, Strengthen Flood Control

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 22, 2026 | Telecom

The LCRA will use the money to expand high-speed internet access in rural communities and to strengthen flood-monitoring systems. ________________________________________________ The Lower Colorado River Authority, the nonprofit public power utility that manages the...
Ratepayer Resources: Tips for Understanding Your Gas Bill and Obtaining Payment Assistance

Ratepayer Resources: Tips for Understanding Your Gas Bill and Obtaining Payment Assistance

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 15, 2026 | Gas

City coalitions, including the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Atmos and the Gulf Coast Coalition of Cities, have worked hard to keep bills from going up more than they would otherwise. ________________________________________________ Feel like your natural gas...
Settlement Reached in Acquisition of Texas-New Mexico Power by New York’s Blackstone

Settlement Reached in Acquisition of Texas-New Mexico Power by New York’s Blackstone

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 13, 2026 | Electricity

Technically, the proposed $11.5 billion acquisition is of TNMP Energy — Texas New Mexico Power’s parent company — and it still requires Public Utility Commission approval. ________________________________________________ After multiple weeks of settlement discussions,...
Texas Railroad Commission Conducts Inspections to Ensure Winter Weather Readiness

Texas Railroad Commission Conducts Inspections to Ensure Winter Weather Readiness

by R.A. Dyer | Jan 13, 2026 | Gas

The Texas Railroad Commission conducted more than 7,400 weatherization inspections of natural gas facilities during the 2025 fiscal year, the agency announced. ________________________________________________ The Railroad Commission of Texas is taking steps to help...
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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.

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