Utilities Law in Texas

This page covers utilities law as it applies in Texas — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern utilities in Texas

Texas state law

Browse all of Texas’s statutes →

Federal law

Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Texas.

USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.