****URECC MEMBERS*** We are currently experiencing outages in the Noonday area. Our crews have been dispatched and are actively working to identify the cause and restore power as quickly and safely as possible. ***As a reminder, when you have an outage or any type of service issue, please report it through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.

Please be weather aware as we move into tonight. Our service territory is expected see damaging tornados, high winds, and large hail.

***As a reminder, when you have an outage or any type of service issue, please report it through the SmartHub app or by calling 903-680-2100.

We want to let you know about a brief, scheduled power outage tomorrow morning, Friday, June 6, 2025, as we perform important maintenance at our Jefferson Metering Point.
The outage will begin at 5:00 AM and is expected to last approximately 15 minutes.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to maintain and improve the reliability of your service.

Texas House Bill 3448 (HB 3448) is currently being considered and could directly affect URECC and our members if passed.

Here’s what the bill would do:

• Require electric cooperatives to provide access to our poles for cable and broadband companies
• Allow the Texas Public Utility Commission to set the rates and terms for those attachments, based on federal FCC guidelines
• Remove the ability for co-ops and telecom companies to negotiate contracts on pricing or timelines
• Shift certain costs to co-op members, including:
• Replacing or upgrading poles for telecom attachments
• Installing larger poles when needed for new developments or public projects
• Engineering and design work related to pole sizing
• Require co-ops to share accounting records with telecom companies, without requiring the same in return
• Allow telecom companies’ work to be prioritized over co-op service requests
• Increase risk to private property from third-party contractors, with limited options for recourse

HB 3448 would change how co-ops operate and how costs are shared. If you have concerns about this bill, we encourage you to contact your local State Representative and Senator.

Thank you for staying informed and involved.

Representative Drew Darby (carrying the bill)

Email: drew.darby@house.texas.gov

Representative Jay Dean

Email: jay.dean@house.texas.gov

Representative Cole Hefner

Email: cole.hefner@house.texas.gov

Senator Bryan Hughes

Email: bryan.hughes@senate.texas.gov

Beginning Monday, April 7, 2025, our contractor, Spartan, will be in your area to perform pole attachment inspections. Their trucks will display our logo along with the word ‘Contractor,’ so you may see them working nearby. The process is expected to take about one week to complete and wrap up Sunday, April 13, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our Member Services department at 903-843-2536. We appreciate your cooperation!