Texas House Bill HB1092

Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Caption

Relating to an annual report of residential electric customer complaints.

Impact

The implementation of HB1092 would significantly affect state regulations governing the electric utility sector. By establishing a structured reporting system for customer complaints, it would enable the Texas Legislature to monitor and evaluate the performance of retail electric providers more effectively. The annual report would serve as a resource for policymakers to identify recurring issues, and ultimately drive legislative reforms aimed at improving consumer protections and service quality.

Summary

House Bill 1092 introduces provisions related to enhancing accountability and transparency in the electric utilities sector by mandating an annual report on residential electric customer complaints. The bill requires the commission to categorize and quantify complaints received from residential customers, thereby providing a clearer picture of customer service issues across various electric providers. This aims to not only highlight areas needing improvement but also to inform consumers about the reliability of their service providers.

Contention

Despite its intentions to enhance consumer advocacy, HB1092 may face some opposition. Industry stakeholders could argue that the reporting requirements could impose additional administrative burdens on retail electric providers, especially smaller companies that may lack the resources to compile extensive data annually. This could lead to calls for balancing the need for consumer transparency with the operational capabilities of service providers, sparking discussions about the costs versus benefits of such oversight.