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Commissioners hear from utility lobbyists every day. A two-minute testimony from a real Texan — someone whose bill is the subject of the hearing — carries more weight than any polished presentation. Here's how to do it.
These are the upcoming opportunities for Texans to be heard on issues that affect their electric bills. Check back regularly — we update this page whenever a new hearing or comment deadline is announced.
We've been heard — now let's finish the fight. On July 29, more than 200 landowners, farmers, and ranchers registered to testify at the Senate Business & Commerce Committee hearing, and hundreds more filled the room. Since then, Sen. Charles Schwertner and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have called on the PUC to deny the pending 765-kV CCN applications and reform the CCN process, and the House Committee on State Affairs has scheduled its own hearing for August 19.
Sign the Letter → View Official NoticeThe public comment period on proposed rule §25.58 has closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a comment — read the brief below for background on the issue.
Read the Brief Get the One-PagerThe public comment period on proposed rule §25.101 has closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a comment — read the brief below for background on the issue.
Read the Brief Get the One-PagerPrefer to email your lawmaker directly? It takes two minutes.
Email Your LawmakerThe Texas Senate Committee on Business & Commerce, chaired by Sen. Charles Schwertner, took testimony on rising electric bills and the proposed 765-kV transmission lines. Thank you to everyone who showed up or added their name.
Download One-PagerRatepayers showed up at the PUC commissioners' hearing room at the William B. Travis Building in Austin to testify on both proposed rules. Materials from this hearing are available in the Resources section.
View MaterialsYou don't need to be an energy expert. You don't need a prepared speech. You need two minutes and a real story. Here's the full process.
Join our email list. We'll notify you when a hearing is scheduled, what's at stake, and what materials you need. You'll never show up unprepared.
We write a plain-language brief for every campaign — the key numbers, the talking points, and a 2-minute testimony template. Download it, read it the night before, and bring a printed copy.
PUC open hearings are first-come, first-served for public testimony. Arrive 30–45 minutes before the start time and sign up at the door. Bring your printed one-pager and a photo ID.
Start with: "Good morning, Commissioners. My name is [YOUR NAME], a [homeowner / farmer / small business owner] from [YOUR CITY, TX]." A personal intro lands harder than any statistic.
"My bill went up $40 a month since Uri." One real number from your own experience beats ten statistics. Then add one key fact from the one-pager.
Close clearly with what you want commissioners to do. "Please vote NO on §25.58 and §25.101." Don't leave them guessing. Then say thank you and step down.
"Good morning, Commissioners. My name is [YOUR NAME], a [homeowner / farmer / rancher / small business owner] from [YOUR CITY, TX]."
"Since Uri, Texas rates rose 28%. Transmission is now 30–40% of the average bill — we're paying to ship power hundreds of miles from remote wind and solar farms. Low-income Texans already spend 7% of income on electricity, headed to 9% by 2030."
"[Add your personal sentence — one real thing about your bill or your community.]"
"Please vote NO on §25.58 and §25.101. Thank you."
One personal story + one stat beats ten numbers. Focused wins every time.
Stay respectful. We're there to help, not fight. Kind tone gets heard. Angry tone gets dismissed.
Speak slowly. Commissioners and their staff take notes. Pause between points.
You have 2 minutes. Practice once before you go. Time yourself.
Can't make it in person? Submit written comments through the PUC's Interchange system at interchange.puc.texas.gov. Written comments are part of the official record and commissioners read them.
In-person testimony is powerful, but written comments submitted through the PUC Interchange system are part of the official administrative record. Commissioners and their staff read them. You don't need a lawyer.
Every PUC rule-making has a project number. We include it in our one-pagers and email alerts. Go to interchange.puc.texas.gov and search for the project number.
You'll need a free PUC Interchange account to file comments. It takes about five minutes. Your name and comment become part of the public record.
Write in plain language. Say who you are, where you live, and why this rule affects you. A brief, personal comment from a ratepayer carries more weight than a form letter.
When a new hearing is scheduled or a comment deadline approaches, we'll email you with everything you need: the date, the issue, and the one-pager. Sign up once. We do the watching so you don't have to.
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