Texas regulators have agreed to reconsider its recent rejection of a bid for Oncor by Florida-based NextEra Energy.

PUCT agreed to take up SPS and SPP's joint request to determine whether Texas law includes a right of first refusal that overrides FERC Order 1000.

Attorneys for NextEra Energy and EFH told a bankruptcy court they are not abandoning NextEra’s bid to acquire Oncor despite the PUCT's rejection.

The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) formally rejected NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Oncor as telegraphed at its last open meeting.

Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) Chair Donna Nelson surprised staff and open-meeting attendees Thursday by announcing she would be stepping down.

The PUCT asked staff to revise a rulemaking on emergency response service, saying it didn't favor expanding the program to avoid local blackouts.

SPS and SPP have asked the PUC of Texas (PUCT) to rule on whether Texas law includes a right of first refusal that overrides FERC Order 1000.

The Texas PUC concluded four days of hearings on NextEra Energy’s proposed $18.7 billion Oncor acquisition on Friday after hearing from both CEOs.

NextEra Energy CEO Jim Robo made a last-minute appearance before the PUCT Thursday -- leaving nothing to chance in the company’s pursuit of Oncor.

NextEra Energy's bid to win PUCT approval of its Oncor acquisition will be no slam dunk if the first two days of hearings are any indication.