🚨Attention Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) members:
New Texas House Bills 3445 & 3448 (HB3445 & HB3448), have been introduced and they could significantly impact rural Texans by potentially increasing electric rates. These bills propose changes to how telecommunications providers access poles of electric cooperatives, which may lead to increased costs for co-ops like BEC—costs that could be passed on to you, our members.
We urge you to contact the Texas House Subcommittee on Telecommunications & Broadband to express your opposition to HB3445 and HB3448. Your voice is crucial in ensuring that legislation supports, rather than harms, our rural communities.
📞 Suggested Call Script:
"Hello, my name is [Your Name]. I am calling to express my opposition to House Bills 3445 and 3448, as they would impose unfair burdens on rural electric cooperatives like Bandera Electric Cooperative. These bills could lead to higher electric rates for rural Texans and negatively affect our quality of life. I urge Representative [Committee Member's Last Name] to do what is right for rural Texas and oppose HB3445 and HB3448. Thank you."
☎️ Subcommittee Members and Contact Information:
- Chair: Representative Rafael Anchía (D)
- Phone: (512) 463-0746
- Email: rafael.anchia@house.texas.gov
- Vice Chair: Representative Will Metcalf (R)
- Phone: (512) 463-0726
- Email: will.metcalf@house.texas.gov
- Representative Ana Hernandez (D)
- Phone: (512) 463-0614
- Email: ana.hernandez@house.texas.gov
- Representative Lacey Hull (R)
- Phone: (512) 463-0727
- Email: lacey.hull@house.texas.gov
- Representative John McQueeney (R)
- Phone: (512) 463-0738
- Email: john.mcqueeney@house.texas.gov
- Representative Drew Darby (R)
- Phone: (512) 463-0331
- Email: drew.darby@house.texas.gov
Please take a few moments to reach out to these representatives. Your involvement can make a significant difference in protecting the interests of rural electric cooperatives and ensuring fair legislation for our communities.
Thank you for standing with us to support rural Texas.