2019 State Legislative Report With Thoughts on the Future of Electricity Marketing, and Remembering the Marketing Legend Restaurant CEO Norman Brinker TPPA Executive Director Russ Keene February 14, 2019 TPPA Marketing and Customer Service Conference May contain confidential information. Not for external distribution.
Elections Results, Legislative Fast Facts 86 th Regular Session of Texas Legislature Senate: 19 Republicans, 12 Democrats ( in the 2018 elections, Although Democrats won seats, the Texas two conservative North Texas Republicans were surprisingly Legislature remains defeated and the Democrats lost a San Antonio area seat they Republican and the were defending after a resignation ) Republican platform will receive focus 16 Committees: 14 Republican Chairs, 2 Democrat Chairs Lt. Governor Dan Patrick presides over the Senate in his constitutional role as Senate President House: 83 Republicans, 67 Democrats ( in the 2018 elections, Republicans lost 12 seats, today’s balance is narrowest margin between the parties in a decade ) New Speaker: Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, is a veteran legislator serving 12 th term
Legislative Leadership Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Insights, Priorities • Seeks a stable Session with conservative principles yet resulting with increased services to Texans, e.g., school teacher incentive pay, school safety • Is a known proponent of domestic natural gas as an industrial and transportation fuel Speaker Dennis Bonnen Insights, Priorities • Hails from a suburban Houston/semi-coastal district, views electricity policy though industrial customer lens • State Affairs Committee appointments reflect seven members with Houston/coastal/ports/industrial districts • Has appointed energy knowledgeable senior staff
Major State Issues Expected to Dominate 2019 • State Budget • Property Tax Reform • Local Government Tax Rate Caps • State vs. Local Decision Making Authority • Public Education including Teacher Pay Raise • Disaster Recovery/Ongoing Hurricane Harvey Issues
Key Legislative Dates • January 8 – 86 th Regular Session Convened • February 22 – TPPA Capitol Staff Briefing • March 8 – Bill Filing Deadline • May 27 – Last Day of Session • June 16 – Governor’s Veto Deadline
Key Committees of Electricity Jurisdiction Senate Business and Commerce Committee House State Affairs Committee CHAIR CHAIR Kelly Hancock, R– Arlington Dade Phelan, R– Beaumont VICE-CHAIR VICE-CHAIR Robert Nichols, R– Jacksonville * Ana Hernandez, D– Houston MEMBERS MEMBERS Donna Campbell, R– New Braunfels * Joe Deshotel, D– Beaumont Brandon Creighton, R– Houston R. D. “Bobby” Guerra, D– McAllen José Menéndez, D– San Antonio * Sam Harless, R—Houston Angela Paxton, R– McKinney * Justin Holland, R– Rockwall * Charles Schwertner, R– Georgetown * Todd Hunter, R– Corpus Christi John Whitmire, D– Houston Phil King, R– Weatherford * Judith Zaffirini, D– Laredo * Tan Parker, R– Flower Mound * Richard Pena Raymond, D– Laredo Eddie Rodriguez, D– Austin * John T. Smithee, R– Amarillo * Drew Springer, R– Muenster * * Indicates MOU presence in district
Early Policy Proposals of Interest to TPPA Grid Security/Cyber Security • Public Information Act • Eminent Domain • Energy Storage • Worker Safety / “Move Over” Bill • 5G / Cable Pole Attachments • Energy Market Rules •
The Future of Electricity Marketing New Generation of Customers • Innovations, Home Automation • Technology– enabled Marketing, Payments • Electrification of Transportation • Social Media •
Life and Leadership of Norman Brinker 1931-2009 1952 Olympic Equestrian Team • Early Jack-in-the-Box employee • Conceived “casual dining” and salad bar concept • Led Pillsbury restaurants including Burger King • Built Chilis’ into Brinker International • Inspirational recovery from devastating 1993 polo accident • Book: On the Brink published 1996 •
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