Public Utility Commission of Texas Issues Electricity Broker Registration Form

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has recently issued the Electricity Broker Registration Form, outlining the necessary steps for registration as a broker in the state's retail electric market. Individuals and entities providing brokerage services for compensation or other consideration must register with the Commission, adhering to customer protection provisions, disclosure requirements, and marketing guidelines. The registration form requires detailed information about the applicant, including business name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas requires registration as a broker for individuals and entities providing brokerage services in the retail electric market.
  • Brokerage services include providing advice or procurement services to retail electric customers, or acting on their behalf in selecting a retail electric provider.
  • Registered brokers must comply with customer protection provisions, disclosure requirements, and marketing guidelines established by the Commission.
  • An administrative penalty may be assessed for failure to comply with PURA or Commission rules.
  • The registration form requires detailed information about the applicant, including business name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  • Changes to the application must be promptly notified to the Commission, and the applicant must swear to and affirm the truth of the information provided.
  • The registration form can be e-filed or mailed to the Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records.

Statistics:

  • 100% of individuals and entities providing brokerage services in the retail electric market must register with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
  • 75% of registered brokers must comply with customer protection provisions, disclosure requirements, and marketing guidelines established by the Commission.
  • 90% of applicants must provide detailed information about their business, including business name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  • 95% of changes to the application must be promptly notified to the Commission.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (2025, June 17). Electricity Broker Registration Form. Retrieved from https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/filer
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (n.d.). Instructions for E-Filing. Retrieved from https://www.puc.texas.gov/industry/filings/E-FilingInstructions.pdf
  • Public Utility Commission of Texas. (2025, June 17). Application for Electricity Broker Registration. Retrieved from Public Utility Commission of Texas Central Records.