PASSEDHouston City Council · 2026-05-27

The City Council voted to pause for 90 days a rate increase request filed by SiEnergy Gas, LLC, which also wants to consolidate its operations and assets in Houston. During this suspension period, current gas rates remain in effect.

What it means for you

Houston residents and businesses served by SiEnergy Gas will continue paying their existing gas rates for at least 90 days while the City reviews the proposed increase.

Outcome

Adopted — all voting aye, nays none. Ordinance 2026-0443, official minutes of May 27, 2026.

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Official sources

Meeting minutes — full record with the vote (PDF) ↗

These are the official minutes — the narrative record of what happened at the meeting, including the vote on each item.

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How to weigh in

Where: City Hall, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, TX 77002
When: Council meets Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. Public Session — when you can speak — is Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month).
Speak: Register by 3:00 p.m. the Monday before: call 832.393.1100, email speakers@houstontx.gov, or go in person to the City Secretary (City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby, Room P101). Each speaker gets 1–3 minutes.
Watch: Live on HTV ↗

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who decides?Houston City Council — its 16 members (11 district + 5 at-large) vote; the Mayor presides and also votes. Taken up at the May 27, 2026 meeting — Adopted, all voting aye.minutes ↗

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Cite this: https://plaindocket.com/item/real-cs20260527-10 — data from official records via PlainDocket.