Public Utility Commission of Texas Issues Broker Registration Form and Instructions for Electricity Broker Registration

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) has issued a document outlining the requirements and process for electricity broker registration. The document provides an application form and instructions for individuals and entities seeking to register as electricity brokers in Texas. According to the document, any person providing brokerage services for compensation or other consideration must register as a broker with the PUC. Brokerage services include providing advice or procurement services to or acting on behalf of a retail electric customer regarding the selection of a retail electric provider or a product or service offered by a retail electric provider.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) Section 39.3555 requires any person providing brokerage services for compensation or other consideration to register as a broker with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (Commission).
  • Brokerage services include providing advice or procurement services to or acting on behalf of a retail electric customer regarding the selection of a retail electric provider or a product or service offered by a retail electric provider.
  • Registered brokers must comply with customer protection provisions, disclosure requirements, and marketing guidelines established by the Commission.
  • Failure to comply with PURA or Commission rules may result in an administrative penalty.
  • The application form requires the name, address, and contact information of the authorized representative or attorney.
  • The registering entity must list its legal business name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  • The form of business being registered (sole proprietor, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or limited partnership) must be selected.
  • The registering entity must list any trade, commercial, or doing-business-as (d/b/a) names under which it intends to operate.
  • The name, title, business mailing address, email address, and telephone number of the customer service contact person must be provided.
  • The name, business mailing address, telephone number, and email address for a staff contact person at the Commission must be listed.
  • The owner, partner, or officer of the registrant must swear to and affirm that the registrant is authorized to do business in Texas under all applicable laws and is in good standing with the Texas Secretary of State.
  • The applicant must understand and comply with all applicable laws and rules, including customer protection provisions, disclosure requirements, and marketing guidelines for retail electric service.

Statistics:

  • The document was filed on 2025-06-09.
  • The file number is 49779.
  • The document is 4 pages long.
  • The document was last updated on September 22, 2021.
  • There are no specific statistics mentioned in the document.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (2025, June 9). Filed Date - 2025-06-09 01:06:27 PM Control Number - 49779 Item Number - 4730 Public Utility Commission of Texas Application for Electricity Broker Registration.
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (2021, September 22). Broker Registration Form. Last Updated September 22, 2021.
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (n.d.). Filing Instructions. Retrieved from https://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/filings/E-FilingInstructions.pdf.