Public Utility Commission of Texas Issues Order on Water Supply Corporation Applications

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The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued an Order (Order No. 1) in response to applications submitted by Leigh Water SS Supply Corporation and Old Town Water Supply SS Corporation for the sale, transfer, or merger of facilities and certificate rights in Harrison County. The Order addresses procedural matters and requires comments on the administrative completeness of the application and proposed notice. The Commission has also modified the filing process for pleadings, permitting electronic filing through the Interchange on the Commission's website.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Utility Commission of Texas has issued Order No. 1 in response to applications from Leigh Water SS Supply Corporation and Old Town Water Supply SS Corporation.
  • The Order requires comments on the administrative completeness of the application and proposed notice by July 3, 2025.
  • Commission Staff, applicants, and all parties must file a recommendation regarding how to proceed with the application and propose a procedural schedule.
  • The Commission has modified the filing process for pleadings, allowing electronic filing through the Interchange on the Commission's website and requiring notice to all parties.
  • Parties are responsible for maintaining and updating their service lists to reflect contact information for each party and any additions.
  • Ex parte communications with the administrative law judge (ALJ) are prohibited under 16 TAC § 22.3(b)(2).

Statistics:

  • The Order requires comments on the administrative completeness of the application and proposed notice to be filed by July 3, 2025.
  • The Commission has modified the filing process for pleadings, allowing electronic filing through the Interchange on the Commission's website.
  • All parties must provide their current address, e-mail address, telephone, and fax numbers to all other parties and the Commission by filing and serving all parties with such information.
  • The Interchange on the Commission's website can be accessed at https://interchange.puc.texas.gov.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas

* Order No. 1 (June 5, 2025)

* 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) § 22.71

* 16 TAC § 22.74

* Commission's Second Order (Docket No. 50664)