Public Utilities - Gas, Electricity, Telephone

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• Fox26Law: Your Legal Questions Answered

  Every Tuesday and Thursday in its 7 a.m. newscast on FOX 26 Morning News, legal analyst Chris Tritico offers up some free legal insight. On this page you can ask your questions, watch previous segments, and read Chris' online-only responses to various questions. Content Detail

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  Fox26 KRIV

• If You Have A Complaint with Your Utility Company

  Having a problem with your electric or telephone service can be frustrating and time consuming. The Public Utility Commission wants to help you through the complaint process to have the problem corrected as soon as possible. The PUC is your source for help and information about electric and telecommunications services in Texas. The Commission has jurisdiction over all local telephone service providers and investor- owned electric utilities. If you have a question or complaint about your electric or local telecommunications provider, the Public Utility Commission of Texas can help. Content Detail

• Stop Phone Slamming

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  National Consumer Law Center

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• TDHCA Weatherization Assistance Program

  Provides low-income Texans with services to weatherize their homes to help save electricity. Visit this website to find a weatherization provider in your area, who can give you more information and tell you whether you qualify for services. Content Detail

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  Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

• Texas Electric Choice

  The Power to Choose website can answer questions about electric competition in Texas. Enter your zip code on the website to find out whether you are in a "competitive area" of Texas and to compare offers of different Retail Electric Providers. Content Detail

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  Public Utility Commission of Texas

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• Utilities

  Special rules for utilities apply for renters. These rules mainly apply to the landlord. Read this if you are a renter and are having problems with your utilities that may be related to your landlord. If the problem is with your utility company, you should contact the utility or the Public Utility Commission's Customer Protection Division. Content Detail

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  Texas Tenants Advisor

• Utility Bill Help

  If you are having trouble paying your electric bill, this program may be able to assist you by providing temporary assistance to help you pay your bill. Visit this website to find out if you may be eligible for assistance and who to contact in your area. Content Detail

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  Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs

• Waiver of Electric and Telephone Service Deposit

  If you have been a victim of family violence, you may be able to receive a waiver of the deposit to help you establish electric and/or telephone service. In order to qualify, you must be able to establish that you have been a victim of family violence and have this letter filled out by one of the following: family violence center staff, treating medical personnel, law enforcement personnel, Office of the Attorney General, the local County or District Attorney's office, or your local legal aid office. Once the letter has been filled out, you must send the letter to the electric and/or telephone company you are applying for service with. Content Detail

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  Texas Council on Family Violence

• Waiver of Gas Service Deposit

  If you have been a victim of family violence, you may be able to receive a waiver of the deposit to help you establish gas service. In order to qualify, you must be able to establish that you have been a victim of family violence and have this letter filled out by family violence center staff, treating medical personnel, or law enforcement personnel. Once the letter has been filled out, you must deliver the signed original to the gas company you are applying for service with. Content Detail

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  Texas Council on Family Violence

• What Are My Rights as an Electric Customer?

  Visit this website to find out what your rights are as an electric customer in Texas. If you feel that your rights have been violated, call the PUC’s toll-free Customer Hotline at 1-888-PUC-TIPS (1-888-782-8477). Read More

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  Public Utility Commission of Texas