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Meeting Date:	01/12/2026
CEAP Vendor Agreements
Submitted for:	Mireya Romero	Submitted By:	Mireya Romero
Department:	Community Action Agency

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) to enter into a vendor agreement with the Retail Energy providers (listed below) for the continued implementation of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). These vendor agreements are a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirement for the implementation of the programs, authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and, any other matters incident thereto. These vendor agreements are a requirement by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the implementation of these social programs. This agreement shall be effective starting on January 1, 2026, and for a period not to exceed two years from that effective date. [Account #2362-5360-521 (Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program)]

Retail Energy Provider:
Reliant Energy Services
Stream SPE, Ltd
Cirro Energy
Direct Energy
Discount Power
Green Mountain Energy

Issue: These vendor agreements are a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) requirement.

Solution: The Webb County CAA will enter into a two-year vendor agreement with the Retail Energy Provider for the implementation of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).

Result: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will provide funding to be utilized for payment of home energy expenses for qualifying low-income citizens of Webb County.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

These vendor agreements are approved on a periodic basis by the Webb County Commissioners’ Court.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	N/A
Funding Source:	N/A
Balance:	N/A
Financial Impact:
There will be no impact to the General Fund.

Attachments
Green Mountain Vendor Agreement
Discount Power Vendor Agreement
Direct Energy Vendor Agreement
Cirro Energy Vendor Agreement
Stream Vendor Agreement
Reliant Energy Vendor Agreement