Public Utility Commission of Texas Addresses Cost Estimate Appeal

Strategic Insights -

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission) has taken steps to address the cost estimate appeal of Daniel Deweber and Prairie Branch Properties LLC (collectively, "Petitioners") against Amon Carter Lake Water Supply Corporation (Amon Carter Lake WSC). On June 18, 2025, the Commission issued a document outlining the issues to be addressed in the appeal. The Petitioners, represented by Rigby Slack, PLLC, have filed a list of 12 issues for the Commission to consider.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Petitioners are appealing the cost estimate provided by Amon Carter Lake WSC for obtaining water service.
  • The Commission will address 8 issues related to the cost estimate, including:

+ Reasonableness of the cost estimate

+ Compliance with Texas law, Commission rules, and the 2014 Tariff

+ Consistency and fairness among similarly situated customers

+ Adequate notice, explanation, or documentation supporting the cost estimate

+ Potential Open Meetings Act violation by Amon Carter Lake WSC

  • The Commission will not address issues not directly related to the cost estimate appeal.
  • The Petitioners have requested the issuance of a preliminary order including their proposed issues to be addressed.

Statistics:

  • 8 issues related to the cost estimate will be addressed by the Commission.
  • 4 issues not related to the cost estimate appeal will be disregarded.
  • The cost estimate appeal was filed on March 14, 2025.
  • The deadline for filing a list of issues was June 18, 2025.

Sources:

  • Commission document: Filed Date - 2025-06-18 01:40:08 PM Control Number - 57839 Item Number - 13
  • Petition: Petition of Daniel Deweber and Prairie Branch Properties LLC (Mar. 14, 2025)
  • 2014 Tariff: Exhibit C to the Petition
  • Second Order Suspending Rules: Project No. 50664