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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 575
 1-3           WHEREAS, In 1999, the Texas Legislature gave Texans the
 1-4     power to choose the company that provides their electricity when
 1-5     it passed Senate Bill 7, the Texas Electric Choice Plan; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Although the electric utility market does not fully
 1-7     open to competition until January, 2002, the Texas Electric Choice
 1-8     Pilot Program is now signing up customers, who would be able to
 1-9     switch their electric utility provider starting June 1, 2001; and
1-10           WHEREAS, About five percent of the state's electric customers
1-11     have the opportunity to participate in the Texas Electric Choice
1-12     Pilot Program; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Consumers are encouraged to explore the program,
1-14     compare the rates and services offered by different providers, and
1-15     make an informed choice that is right for them; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Electric competition should keep the cost of
1-17     electricity reasonable, while encouraging the development of
1-18     new products and services for consumers; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The Public Utility Commission of Texas will continue
 2-1     to regulate the transmission of electricity to ensure safety and
 2-2     reliability, so that Texas' lights continue to burn bright; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Customers also will have their consumer rights
 2-4     protected by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, including
 2-5     protection from "slamming," or unauthorized switching of service;
 2-6     now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     77th Legislature, hereby designate April, 2001, as Texas
 2-9     Electric Choice Awareness Month; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
2-11     inform all Texans of this important initiative.
2-12                                                                  Sibley
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2-14                                          President of the Senate
2-15                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-16                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17                                  on March 28, 2001.
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2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-20                                  ______________________________________
2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate