Res 23-2026 continued participation with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor 02/17/2026 Resolution No. 23-2026
Resolution authorizing the City of Wichita Falls's continued
participation with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor;
and authorizing the payment of ten cents per capita to the Steering
Committee to fund regulatory and legal proceedings and activities
related to Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls is a regulatory authority under the Public
Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) and has exclusive original jurisdiction over the rates and
services of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC (Oncor) within the municipal
boundaries of the city; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities Served By Oncor (Steering
Committee) has historically intervened in Oncor rate proceedings and electric utility-
related rulemakings to protect the interests of municipalities and electric customers
residing within municipal boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee is participating in Public Utility Commission
dockets and projects, as well as court proceedings, and legislative activity, affecting
transmission and distribution utility rates; and,
WHEREAS, the City is a member of the Steering Committee; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee functions under the direction of an Executive
Committee which sets an annual budget and directs interventions before state and federal
agencies, courts, and legislatures, subject to the right of any member to request and
cause its party status to be withdrawn from such activities; and,
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee at its December 2025 meeting set a budget
for 2026 that compels an assessment of ten cents ($0.10) per capita; and,
WHEREAS, in order for the Steering Committee to continue its participation in
these activities that affect the provision of electric utility service and the rates to be
charged, it must assess its members for such costs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS:
1 . That the City is authorized to continue its membership with the Steering
Committee of Cities Served by Oncor to protect the interests of the City of
Wichita Falls and protect the interests of the customers of Oncor Electric
Delivery Company, LLC residing and conducting business within the City limits.
2. The City is further authorized to pay its assessment to the Steering Committee
of ten cents ($0.10) per capita based on the population figures for the City
shown in the latest TML Directory of City Officials.
3. A copy of this Resolution and the assessment payment check made payable
to "Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor" shall be sent to Brandi
Stigler, Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor, c/o City Attorney's
Office, Mail Stop 63 0300, 101 S. Mesquite St., Suite 300, Arlington, Texas
76010.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of February, 2026.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk