Headquartered in Austin, Texas Regional Entity (Texas RE) is a functionally independent division of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). As mandated by the delegation agreement with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Texas Regional Entity performs the regional entity functions described in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 for the ERCOT region. The delegation agreement was approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Texas Regional Entity is authorized by NERC to develop, monitor, assess, and enforce compliance with NERC Reliability Standards within the geographic boundaries of the ERCOT region.

In addition, Texas Regional Entity has been authorized by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and is permitted by NERC to investigate compliance with the ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides, working with PUCT staff regarding any potential protocol violations.

Texas Regional Entity is independent of all users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system.

To ensure the reliability of the bulk power system in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region, Texas Regional Entity monitors and enforces compliance with reliability standards for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation; develops regional standards; and monitors and reports on compliance with the ERCOT Protocols.