Council approves Texas Gas Service rate ordinance after staff recommended denial
November 06, 2025 | Austin, Travis County, Texas
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Larry Graham, a Texas Gas Service representative, described the company’s recent filings: “We filed a rate case a year ago that was settled last winter. We filed the annual GRIP, and we filed this rate case,” he told the council during a brief exchange. Councilmember questions focused on the frequency of filings and the allocation of costs across customer classes. The utility said a class cost‑of‑service study was used to allocate costs and drive proposed changes in residential and commercial shares.
Diana Thomas, deputy CFO for the City of Austin, told the council staff recommended denial of the ordinance as drafted: “We are recommending denial,” she said during the discussion. Despite that recommendation, the ordinance was approved by the body on the council floor.
Councilmembers asked the utility for follow‑up materials, including the cost‑of‑service study and additional details on proposed customer class impacts. City staff said they would provide analysis as requested.
Ending note: The ordinance passed; staff recommended further review and the council asked for supporting documentation from the utility to better evaluate impacts across residential and commercial ratepayers.
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