Proposed Regulatory Updates to Chapter 22 Procedural Rules by the Public Utility Commission of Texas

The Public Utility Commission of Texas has initiated a regulatory document proposing 16 amendments and one repeal in the Chapter 22 procedural rules. The proposed changes aim to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the administrative hearing process. The scope of this rulemaking proceeding is limited to considering the proposed rule amendments and related modifications. Key stakeholders, including the Alliance for Retail Markets, Entergy Texas, and Oncor Electric Delivery Company, have submitted comments on the proposed rule changes.

Key Takeaways:

• The proposed amendments aim to permit virtual hearings and prehearing conferences, as well as require hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings to follow commission rules.
• The proposed changes would amend SS22.201, SS22.204, and other related sections to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the administrative hearing process.
• The commission proposes to repeal SS22.248, relating to Retail Public Utilities, and make minor and nonsubstantive amendments to other rules.
• Stakeholders, including the Alliance for Retail Markets and Entergy Texas, have submitted comments on the proposed rule changes.
• The commission staff proposes to implement changes following an internal review and consideration of filed comments.

Statistics:

• 16 proposed amendments to Chapter 22 procedural rules
• 1 proposed repeal of SS22.248, relating to Retail Public Utilities
• 17 stakeholder comments received from organizations, including the Alliance for Retail Markets and Entergy Texas
• 3 proposed changes to SS22.201, relating to Place and Nature of Hearings
• 2 proposed changes to SS22.204, relating to Transcript and Record

Sources:

• CY2025 UPDATES TO CHAPTER 22 - PROCEDURAL RULES, SUBCHAPTERS K-O PROPOSAL FOR PUBLICATION OF REPEAL AND AMENDMENTS IN CHAPTER 22
• Texas Register, 49 TexReg 3635 (May 11, 2024)