by OCSC | Jun 7, 2017 | Blog
The Texas Legislature this year considered more than 6,600 bills. Of those, more than 5,800 died quiet deaths. Among the improbable survivors, however, was a bill our coalition supported — House Bill 931 — that we believe will lead to more hike-and-bike trails...
by OCSC | May 26, 2017 | Blog
The last day of the 85th Texas Legislature is Monday, Memorial Day. We’ve been following scores of bills throughout the session. Here’s a quick update on a few of the more important ones. • House Bill 931, if signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, will help expand the...
by OCSC | May 22, 2017 | Blog
Lawmakers in Austin have filed more than 100 bills relating to gas and electric utility customers this session — and some of these bills already have made it to the governor. Others, however, remain pending and more than a few have died outright. The 85th Texas...
by OCSC | May 11, 2017 | Blog
Although an important bill assistance program has ended, low-income ratepayers should continue to have access to other important protections thanks to legislation now pending in Austin. Sponsored by state Sen. John Whitmire and Rep. Chris Paddie, Senate Bill 1976 is...
by OCSC | Apr 13, 2017 | Blog
We’re now beyond the halfway mark in the 85th Texas Legislature. More than 100 energy-related bills have been filed, and many of them — if adopted — could impact your home utility rates. Some important energy bills have come up in legislative committees, and others...
