Summary
Governor Abbott wants to open up city-owned utilities to more competition, which could shake up how San Antonio's local providers operate. If this goes through, it might end up changing the monthly utility bills you pay.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Impact analysis
Your monthly utility bills could go up or down depending on how the market shakes out.
Consumers might score better deals and lower rates if competitive utility providers enter the local market.
Local city-owned utilities could see their traditional monopolies threatened, potentially impacting city revenue.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs
Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs San Antonio Current
‘Taxation through electricity prices’: Abbott takes aim at city-owned utilities like CPS Energy
A CPS worker finishes a job near Balcones Heights. Credit: Scott Ball / San Antonio Report Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on the Texas Legislature to break up “monopoly-run” electricity companies...
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