Weather broadcasts can be heard by programming the frequency on a police scanner or on special weather warning receivers available from several manufacturers. As public discussion regarding deregulation of the electric utility industry and its possible effects continues, members are asking Sam Houston Electric more and more questions about the issue. The complexities of Senate Bill 7 make it difficult to provide simple answers. Hopefully, this letter will help clarify what deregulation means to Sam Houston EC and our member-owners. In 1999, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 7 to give participating customers a choice of electric generation companies from which to buy power.
Cooperatives are different.
Sam Houston Electric Cooperative has always shopped generation costs on behalf of our members to ensure you get the best deal. Truth is, we're not sure how. That's why cooperative leaders lobbied for and were granted differentiation from IOUs under the new legislation. There's no deadline for action. However, the decision to opt-in is not reversible.