Sec. 31.003. REPORT ON SCOPE OF COMPETITION. (a) Before January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the commission shall report to the legislature on the scope of competition in electric markets and the effect of competition and industry restructuring on customers in both competitive and noncompetitive markets.
(b) The report under this section must include:
(1) an assessment of the effect of competition on the rates and availability of electric services for residential and small commercial customers;
(2) a summary of commission action over the preceding two years that reflects changes in the scope of competition in regulated electric markets; and
(3) recommendations to the legislature for legislation that the commission finds appropriate to promote the public interest in the context of a partially competitive electric market.
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Public Utility Regulatory Act
Subtitle B - Electric Utilities
Chapter 31 - General Provisions
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 31.001. Legislative Findings; Purpose of Subtitle
Section 31.0021. Charging Service
Section 31.003. Report on Scope of Competition