Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Public Utility Commission of Texas*

5 Members - Term: 6 Years

General Information

Agency #: 473 Wm. B. Travis Bldg., 1701 N. CongressP.O. Box 13326Austin 78711-3326

(512) 936-7120
(512) 936-7000
Toll Free: (888) 782-8477
(512) 936-7003
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Members

Office	Office Holder	Hometown / Term Ends
Chair	Thomas Gleeson	Pflugerville, 09-01-2029
Commissioner(s)	Courtney Hjaltman	Austin, 09-01-2025
	Kathleen Jackson	Beaumont, 09-01-2027
	Position Vacant
	Position Vacant

Staff

Office	Office Holder	Phone / Fax
Executive Director	Connie Corona	(512) 936-7040
Deputy Executive Director	Barksdale English	(512) 936-7365
Director, External Affairs	Lucy Nashed	(512) 936-7156
Chief Operating Officer	Hayley Hall	(512) 936-7233
Agency Counsel	Jena Abel	(512) 936-7144
Director, Human Resources	Kristen Mendoza	(512) 936-7059
Director, Communications	Rich Parsons	(512) 936-7135
Director, Public Engagement	Mike Hoke	(512) 936-7048
Director, Government Relations	Jess Heck	(512) 936-7069
Critical Infrastructure Security	Chuck Bondurant	(512) 936-7280
Information Technology	Nathan Lilie	(512) 936-7104
Office of Policy and Docket Management	Shelah Cisneros	(512) 936-7282
Director, Rate Regulation	Darryl Tietjen	(512) 936-7436
Director, Market Analysis	Harika Basaran	(512) 936-7143
Director, Infrastructure	Therese Harris	(512) 936-7378
Director, Consumer Protection	Chris Burch	(512) 936-7145
Director, Legal	Marisa Wagley	(512) 936-7216
Director, Utility Outreach	Tammy Benter	(512) 936-7165
Director, Rules & Projects	David Smeltzer	(512) 936-7132
Director, Compliance & Enforcement	John Lajzer	(512) 936-7285
Director, Energy Efficiency	Ramya Ramaswamy	(512) 936-7402
Director, Texas Energy Fund	Tracie Tolle	(512) 936-7206

Notes

The PUC regulates the state's electric, water, wastewater, and telecommunications utility industries, implements respective legislation, and offers customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints.

* Subject to the Texas Sunset Act; will be reviewed in 2029.