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Brownsville approves 45-day suspension of Texas Gas Service interim rate increase
Summary
The commission voted to exercise its authority to delay the effective date of a proposed interim rate increase by Texas Gas Service for 45 days, postponing the company’s planned rate change beyond its initial June effective date.
The Brownsville City Commission voted on May 6 to suspend for 45 days the effective date of an interim rate adjustment proposed by Texas Gas Service Company.
City staff explained that state rules limit municipal authority to challenge the company’s request but allow cities to suspend an interim rate increase for up to 45 days. The suspension delays the rate change that had been scheduled to take effect in late June; the extension gives consumers additional time before the new rates become effective and preserves the city’s right to review and respond within the statutory window.
Commissioners approved the motion by voice vote; staff said the 45-day suspension is the maximum permitted under applicable rules and would push the effective date beyond the company’s originally scheduled implementation date.
