The Public Utility Commission of Texas regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implements respective legislation, and provides customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints.
Public Utility Commission of Texas
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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan For 452 MW West Texas Natural Gas Power PlantOctober 07, 2026 | Austin, Texas PUCT Commissioner Hjaltman Appointed to National Electric Research Advisory CouncilSeptember 23, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Abbott Announces More Than $795,000 In Grant Funding To Strengthen Electric Reliability In Northwest TexasAugust 18, 2026 | Austin, Texas Governor Abbott Announces More Than $8 Million Electric Reliability Grant For Panhandle and South PlainsAugust 05, 2026 | Austin, Texas
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan For 452 MW West Texas Natural Gas Power PlantOctober 07, 2026 | Austin, Texas
PUCT Commissioner Hjaltman Appointed to National Electric Research Advisory CouncilSeptember 23, 2026 | Austin, Texas
Governor Abbott Announces More Than $795,000 In Grant Funding To Strengthen Electric Reliability In Northwest TexasAugust 18, 2026 | Austin, Texas
Governor Abbott Announces More Than $8 Million Electric Reliability Grant For Panhandle and South PlainsAugust 05, 2026 | Austin, Texas
Have a Utility Issue? When Should You...
If you can't resolve your issue directly with your utility, you can submit a complaint with the PUCT's Office of Consumer Assistance (OCA).
Learn your rights as a consumer and how the PUCT's complaint process works, from submitting a complaint to getting answers, reaching a resolution, and closing your case.
PUCT oversees electric companies and may be able to assist you.
Do you have a complaint about your local telephone service?
Do you have a concern about water quality, service, or billing?
On the No-Call List and receiving unwanted telephone calls.
The 5 PUCT commissioners are appointed by the governor to six-year, staggered terms.
PUCT is commited to involving the public in the decision-making processes.
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