L) • ResolutionsCity of New Braunfels (Comal County)

Approval of a resolution suspending for 45 days the effective date of the gas utility rate increase under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program proposed by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texa

Presented in: City of New Braunfels City Council - April 13, 2026 on 2026-04-13

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 6.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (3 - 0)

“Motion to approved Item #L): Approval of a resolution suspending for 45 days the effective date of the gas utility rate increase under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program proposed by CenterPoint Energy ”

Toni Carter

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Michael Capizzi

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

Neal Linnartz

Mayor

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Approval of a resolution suspending for 45 days the effective date of the gas utility rate increase under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program proposed by CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., d/b/a CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas - South Texas Division; and authorizing the City’s continued participation in the Alliance of CenterPoint Municipalities.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).