HB 2166

Relating to the establishment of an independent market monitor for the natural gas market by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and an independent organization certified for a power region.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 2166 requires the Public Utility Commission of Texas and an independent power organization to establish a natural gas market monitor. The market monitor will detect and prevent manipulation in the natural gas market, recommend efficiency measures, and report market flaws to regulatory bodies. It mandates cooperation between the market monitor, the commission, and the Railroad Commission of Texas, including rulemaking and oversight to ensure effectiveness.

Author (1)

John Bryant

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Rep. John Bryant

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0576

Capitol Office:

CAP 4S.3

E-Mail:

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