Electric Utility Restructuring Legislative Oversight Committee
NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 76th Legislative Session.
Committee Information
CO-CHAIRS
Sen. David Sibley
Rep. Steven Wolens
SENATE MEMBERS
Sen. David Cain
Sen. Frank L. Madla
Sen. Jane Nelson
Sen. John Whitmire
HOUSE MEMBERS
Rep. Kim Brimer
Rep. David Counts
Rep. Debra Danburg
Rep. Sylvester Turner
Video/Audio — Archives
76th Session Interim
- September 26, 2000
- August 22, 2000 — Houston, TX; audio only.
- July 11, 2000 — Dallas, TX; audio only.
- November 30, 1999
Hearing Documents and Press Items
Press Room
- December 14, 2000 – Why The Grinch Won't Steal Christmas In Texas
Interim Charges
- The Electric Utility Restructuring Legislative Oversight Committee was created by Senate Bill 7 during the 76th Legislature. The committee is charged with overseeing the implementation of SB 7, the electric utility restructuring bill, and monitoring its effectiveness. Under SB 7, the electric utility market will be opened to competition by January 2002. The joint committee includes five members of the Texas Senate, appointed by the lieutenant governor, and five members of the Texas House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker. The committee is chaired by Sen. David Sibley and Rep. Steve Wolens, authors of SB 7.
