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Central Texas Electric Co-op company history timeline

1933

The first official action of the federal government pointing the way to the present rural electrification program came with the passage of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Act in May 1933.

1935

Finally, in 1935, with the establishment of the Rural Electrification Administration, farmers and ranchers could borrow federal money and take it upon themselves to form local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives.

In 1935, Bartlett Electric Cooperative in Central Texas was first in the nation to turn on the lights for its members.

1937

In 1937, the REA drafted the Electric Cooperative Corporation Act, a model law that states could adopt to enable the formation and operation of not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric cooperatives.

1938

The Cooperative received its charter on January 14, 1938, and a seven member board of directors was established.

Bailey County Electric Cooperative (BCEC) was incorporated in 1938.

Since the first pole was set in 1938, DETEC has grown both in membership and in the transaction of business.

1940

By 1940, 567 cooperatives across the nation were providing electricity to 1.5 million consumers in 46 states.

1947

Central Texas Electric Co-op (CTEC) received its charter from the State of Texas on June 19, 1947.

2002

David Marricle has served as President & CEO since 2002.

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