These fact sheets offer information and instruction on a variety of topics concerning Electric and Telephone services.
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The Following Documents are in PDF Format *
Overview Of The Commission
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Read the Fine Print on Prepaid Long Distance Phone Cards
Understanding Charges on your Phone and Electric Bills
Texas "No Call" Lists
Prepaid Local Telephone Service (PLTS)
All About Telephone Payment Assistance Programs
Lowering Your Long Distance Bill
Caller ID
Cramming
Slamming
What You Need to Know About Pay Phones
Local Toll Calls
20 Questions to Ask About Your Long Distance Rates
Paying Your Phone or Electric Bill
Telemarketing
Area Codes
Texas Universal Service Charge
Money-Saving Phone Tips
Take Your Phone Number with You
Electric Deposit Payment Options
Money Available for Making Homes More Energy Efficient
All about Trees and Power Lines
Overview of the Commission
Understanding Charges on Your Phone and Electric Bills
Electric Customer Low Income Assistance
Understanding Fuel Charges for Customers of Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs)
Renewable Energy is a "Natural"
Electric Submetering
Electric Meters
Competitive Energy Services
Electric Service Disconnections
Unauthorized Switching of Your Retail Electric Provider
Last Updated: 07/22/08
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