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Licensing requirements for energy industry companies in Texas.
This page provides an overview of energy industry licensing in Texas for businesses. You will find state
requirements, application fees, ongoing reporting due dates, and more. For assistance with licensing, please
contact us to learn about our software and managed license
services.
7 total copies of the application must be submitted to the board: one copy must be signed with a wet-ink signature and notarized, the remaining 6 may be copies.
How to Apply:
Register the business with the Secretary of State and Comptroller's offices
Obtain a certificate of good standing from the Secretary of State's office
Submit the license application to the Public Utility Commission
Bond Amount:
Depends on activities
Registration Renewal
Not required
Aggregator registrations do not need to be renewed, however, annual reports must be filed with the commission every year.
4 total copies of the application must be submitted to the board: one copy must be signed with a wet-ink signature and notarized, the remaining 3 may be copies.
Texas Electricity Broker License
Agency:
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Notes:
A dedicated customer service contact is required for this filing
A dedicated regulatory contact is required for this filing
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
Yes
Initial Registration Public Utility of Texas Application for Electricity Broker Registration
An administrative penalty may be assessed to firms who have not complied with regulations.
Notes:
7 total copies of the application must be submitted to the board: one copy must be signed with a wet-ink signature and notarized, the remaining 6 may be copies.
How to Apply:
Register the business with the Secretary of State and Comptroller's offices
Obtain a certificate of good standing from the Secretary of State's office
Submit the license application to the Public Utility Commission
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee:
$0
Due:
Triennially at least 90 days prior to the registration anniversary date.
Texas Natural Gas Broker License
Not required
Natural Gas Agent/Aggregator, Broker, or Consultant licensure is not required on the State level in Texas.
Texas Natural Gas Supplier License
Not required
Natural Gas Supplier licensure is not required on the State level in Texas.
Texas Power Marketer Registration
Agency:
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
No
Initial Registration
Agency Fee:
$0
Notes:
There is no application form, instead follow the instructions on this page to register.
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Amendment
Agency Fee:
$0
Due:
Each power marketer must report any material change in the information provided during registration within 30 days of the change.
Texas Retail Electric Provider Certification
Agency:
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Bond Requirements:
Based on the firm's activity.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?
Yes
Initial Registration Retail Electric Provider Certification
7 total copies of the application must be submitted to the board: one copy must be signed with a wet-ink signature and notarized, the remaining 6 may be copies.
A dedicated customer service contact is required for this filing
A dedicated regulatory contact is required for this filing
Before you Apply:
Texas Secretary of State and Comptroller registrations are required for this filing
The applicant must maintain a physical office address in Texas
The applicant must provide a working fax and toll-free phone number
The applicant must provide an experience history for internal staff or third-party consultants providing:
15 years or more of Industry Technical Competitive Experience
5 years or more of Risk Management Experience
How to Apply:
Register the business with the Secretary of State and Comptroller's offices
Obtain a certificate of good standing from the Secretary of State's office
Submit the license application to the Public Utility Commission
Bond Amount:
Varies depending on the firm's activity.
Registration Renewal
Not required
Retail electric provider certifications do not expire, but reports must be made to the commission periodically.
Financial Reporting Semi-Annual Report
Agency Fee:
$0
Due:
Annually by August 15, or 225 days after the end of the REP or guarantor’s fiscal year.
Supplemental Reporting Retail Electric Provider (REP) Annual Report
Annually by March 5th or 65 days after the REP or the REP guarantor’s fiscal year.
Filing Fees
Filing fees depend on your individual situation. We do our best to calculate your filing fees
upfront and collect those fees today so we can get started. Your specialist will determine your
exact filing fees and invoice additional fees if required.
When processing government applications or disbursing filing fees, we may add an order processing fee to cover our administrative expenses.
