City considers new electric franchise with TNMP

The City of La Marque is considering Ordinance O-2026-0014 to grant Texas New Mexico Power a ten-year nonexclusive electric franchise to provide power distribution within city rights-of-way. The agreement establishes quarterly street rental payments based on kWh delivered and sets conditions for facility placement, relocation, indemnity, and continued service. The 2015 franchise ordinance would be repealed and replaced upon final approval.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

UTILITIES

Contract term

Ten (10) years from date of passage of Ordinance O-2026-0014

Renewal

Franchise term is ten years from passage; any future renewal or extension would require a new ordinance and City Council approval. Ordinance explicitly repeals the 2015 TNMP electric franchise and replaces Appendix B of the City Code.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of La Marque Agenda Packet 2026-07-27

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the utilities contract by City of La Marque?

Texas New Mexico Power Tnmp was awarded this utilities contract by City of La Marque, as recorded on July 27, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Utilities contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of La Marque Agenda Packet 2026-07-27 (AgendaPacket), dated July 27, 2026 from City of La Marque. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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