EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Texas Gas approved the tax rate increase on Thursday.
Texas Gas approved the 27% tax rate increase unanimously by the Texas Railroad Commission in Austin.
The approved tax rate increase would raise the average residential bill by about $10 to $14 per month.
The company says the increase is needed to cover service costs and maintain reliable service.
The El Paso City Council rejected the Texas Gas price hike proposal back in November of last year.
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Residents expressed concerns about the financial burden the hike would impose, with Mary Woodruff-Herman highlighting potential hardships such as cutting back on medications and travel.
Angel Ulloa criticized the utility’s justification, saying, “Their explanation felt extremely incomplete.”
El Paso Water also increased its tax rate last month.
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During EPWater’s Public Service Board meeting on January 14, the board approved the utility’s budget for the fiscal year of 2026-2027.
The approval will mean that, on average, residents could see a $10 increase in their water bills.
The amount totals a 12% increase over last year’s bill, according to El Paso Water.
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