Texas Gov. Abbott appoints consumer advocate Hjaltman to PUC’s 5th seat

Robert Walton | Source: Utility DIVE | Posted 06/29/2024

Texas Gov. Abbott appoints consumer advocate Hjaltman to PUC’s 5th seat Courtney Hjaltman was sworn in at the Public Utility Commission of Texas on Wednesday. She previously led the Office of Public Utility Counsel. Courtney Hjaltman, who previously represented residential and small consumer customers in proceedings at the Public Utility Commission of Texas, was sworn in as a commissioner at the agency on Wednesday. Her term will expire on Sept. 1, 2025. Hjaltman was appointed chief executive and public counsel for the Office of Public Utility Counsel, or OPUC, in 2022, and prior to that she served as deputy legislative director for Gov. Greg Abbott, R, who announced her appointment to the PUCT on Monday

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Courtney Hjaltman, a former chief executive and public counsel for the Office of Public Utility Counsel, has been sworn in as a commissioner at the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Her term will last until September 1, 2025. Hjaltman joins the commission during a period of significant growth in Texas, with projections indicating a substantial increase in electricity demand by 2030.

Prior to her appointment as commissioner, Hjaltman served as deputy legislative director for Governor Greg Abbott, who announced her appointment to the PUCT. With a background in legislative and legal roles within the Texas government, Hjaltman is seen as an ideal choice for the role due to her extensive expertise in utility matters and her commitment to ensuring reliable and affordable utilities for all consumers in the state.

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