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PUC nominees outline consumer‑first approach, resiliency plans and new ERCOT oversight before Senate committee
Summary
The Committee on Nominations heard testimony from Public Utility Commission nominees Commissioner Courtney Haltman and Chairman Thomas J. Gleason. Senators questioned the nominees on grid resiliency, system resiliency plans passed by the Legislature, vegetation management, ERCOT oversight and water and telecommunications responsibilities.
Two nominees to the Public Utility Commission of Texas appeared before the Senate Committee on Nominations and were favorably recommended to the full Senate following questioning about post‑storm reforms, agency transparency, and oversight of ERCOT and utilities.
Commissioner Courtney Haltman (introduced by Senator Eckhart) described her consumer‑first approach, saying, “I always take that at the forefront,” and outlined the commission’s broader responsibilities beyond electricity, including water, wastewater and telecommunications. Haltman told senators that about “60% of the casework our office and agency does is water,” noting that many water utilities are small and require significant staff attention.
Chairman Thomas J. Gleason, who was introduced as the commission’s chairman and described his prior roles in agency operations, said the…
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