PROCEDURAL POWERS
Known as the Public Utility Regulatory Act
The act spans §§ 11–66 (1,170 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Southwestern Public Service Co. v. Public Utility Commission of Texas (1998)
Most recently applied in Central Power & Light Co. v. Public Utility Commission (May 2000)
Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 166, Sec. 1, eff
The commission may:
(1) call and hold a hearing;
(2) administer an oath;
(3) receive evidence at a hearing;
(4) issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a witness or the production of a document; and
(5) make findings of fact and decisions to administer this title or a rule, order, or other action of the commission.
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.