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Resolution to suspend Oncor's proposed rate increase and join cities' steering committee response
What this is
Oncor Electric Delivery Company has requested a rate change set to take effect July 31, 2025. This resolution would suspend that effective date so the city has time to study the request, join a steering committee of other Oncor-served cities to hire legal and consulting help, negotiate with Oncor, and pursue litigation or appeals if needed.
Why it matters
Suspending the rate increase buys time to scrutinize and potentially challenge higher electricity rates that would affect Richardson residents and businesses.
Council action
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Moved by Jennifer Justice. Seconded by Curtis Dorian.
7 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — July 28, 2025 meeting
- July 28, 2025 Vote taken — July 28, 2025 meeting · Approved 7-0 (consent)
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — July 28, 2025
Adopt resolution suspending Oncor's July 31, 2025 rate change effective date and authorizing participation in the steering committee
Official agenda language
RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE JULY 31, 2025 EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY’S REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING COOPERATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR TO HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION AND APPEALS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE STEERING COMMITTEE.
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