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Governor Abbott is pushing to eliminate city-owned power companies to lower your electric bills, but local leaders are fighting back, claiming it won't actually save residents any cash.
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Your monthly electric bill might change, but local leaders argue Abbott's plan won't deliver the promised savings.
If the plan actually works, everyday folks could see lower energy bills.
Local city governments stand to lose control over their utilities and revenue streams.
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On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.
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