CENTRAL & SOUTH WEST CORP
35-CERT, 2000-02-29
ELECTRIC SERVICES
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                                  UNITED STATES

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549





Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935
File No. 70-9073
Report For Period: October 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999



In the Matter of:
CENTRAL AND SOUTH WEST CORPORATION AND
CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, et al.




This report is filed under Rule 24 of the Public Utility  Holding Company Act of
1935 by Central Power and Light Company (CPL), a subsidiary of Central and South
West  Corporation  (CSW),  pursuant  to an order  issued by the  Securities  and
Exchange  Commission dated October 21, 1998 (HCAR  35-26931).  The Better Choice
Home Mortgage Program ("Better Choices Program") is a mortgage incentive program
designed to promote  efficient energy use and  environmental  conservation.  The
matter  requires  that  CPL  file  quarterly  reports  providing  the  following
information with respect to the Better Choices Program provided to nonaffiliates
by CPL, Public Service Company of Oklahoma  (PSO),  Southwestern  Electric Power
Company  (SWEPCO)  and  West  Texas  Utilities  Company  (WTU),   (collectively,
"Operating Companies") and Central and South West Services, Inc. (Services):  1)
a balance sheet as of the relevant quarterly reporting date, 2) income statement
for the preceding twelve months,  and 3) the name of each Company  providing the
marketing  services   authorized  by  this  order,  the  total  number  of  Home
Certifications  made during the relevant  period.  This report covers the period
from October 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999.



<PAGE>


The  requested  information  for the  reporting  period  October 1, 1999 through
December 31, 1999, is as follows:


1)      Copies of the  Operating  Companies  and Services  balance sheet for the
        reporting period ended December 31, 1999 are attached as Exhibit 1.


2)      Copies of the Operating  Companies and Services income statement for the
        twelve months ended December 31, 1999 are attached as Exhibit 2.


3)      A)  The name(s) of each company providing the marketing services
        authorized by this order during the period ended December 31, 1999
        are:   NONE.

        B)  The total number of Home Certifications made during the period
        ended December 31, 1999 are:   NONE.







<PAGE>







                                S I G N A T U R E


As requested by order of this Commission  pursuant to the Public Utility Holding
Company Act of 1935, Central Power and Light Company has duly caused this report
to be signed on its behalf on this 28th day of February 2000.


                                            Central Power and
                                            Light Company, et al.

                                            /s/  R. Russell Davis
                                            ----------------------
                                            R. Russell Davis
                                            Controller and Chief
                                            Accounting Officer


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                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS






Exhibit
Number                              Exhibit


1    Balance  sheet for the reporting  period ended  December
     31, 1999, as required for:
     a)    Central Power and Light (CPL)
     b)    Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)
     c)    Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
     d)    West Texas Utilities Company (WTU)
     e)    Central and South West Services, Inc. (Services)


2    Income  statement for the twelve  months ended  December
     31, 1999,  as required  for:
     a)   Central  Power and Light (CPL)
     b)   Public  Service  Company of  Oklahoma  (PSO)
     c)   Southwestern  Electric  Power  Company  (SWEPCO)
     d)   West Texas Utilities Company (WTU)
     e)   Central and South West Services, Inc. (Services)





Central Power and Light Company                                 Exhibit 1 (a)
Consolidated Balance Sheet  (unaudited)                          Page 1 of 2

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                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)
ASSETS
Electric Utility Plant
    Production                                                      $ 3,152,319
    Transmission                                                        566,629
    Distribution                                                      1,157,091
    General                                                             307,378
    Construction work in progress                                       101,550
    Nuclear fuel                                                        226,927
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      5,511,894
  Less - accumulated depreciation                                     2,263,925
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      3,247,969
                                                              ------------------
Current Assets
    Cash                                                                  5,830
    Special deposit for reaquisition of long-term debt                   50,000
    Accounts receivable                                                  64,482
    Materials and supplies, at average cost                              58,196
    Fuel inventory, at LIFO cost                                         26,434
    Under-recovered fuel costs                                           30,911
    Prepayments and other                                                 5,353
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        241,206
                                                              ------------------
Deferred Charges and Other Assets

    Regulatory assets                                                   215,302
    Regulatory assets designated for securitization                     953,249
    Nuclear decommissioning trust                                        86,122
    Other                                                               104,002
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      1,358,675
                                                              ------------------
                                                                    $ 4,847,850
                                                              ==================
<PAGE>

Central Power and Light Company                                 Exhibit 1 (a)
Consolidated Balance Sheet  (unaudited)                          Page 2 of 2

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                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)

CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
    Common stock:  $25 par value
        Authorized shares:  12,000,000
        Issued and outstanding shares:  6,755,535                     $ 168,888
    Paid-in capital                                                     405,000
    Retained earnings                                                   764,225
                                                              ------------------
       Total Common Stock Equity                                      1,338,113
                                                              ------------------

    Preferred stock                                                       5,967
    CPL-obligated, mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of
        subsidiary trust holding solely Junior Subordinated
        Debentures of CPL                                               150,000
    Long-term debt                                                    1,304,541
                                                              ------------------
       Total Capitalization                                           2,798,621
                                                              ------------------

Current Liabilities
    Long-term debt due within twelve months                             150,000
    Advances from affiliates                                            322,158
    Accounts payable                                                     88,702
    Payables to  affiliates                                              33,162
    Accrued taxes                                                        41,121
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                     2,103
    Accrued interest                                                     14,723
    Other                                                                19,330
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        671,299
                                                              ------------------
Deferred Credits
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                 1,234,942
    Investment tax credits                                              133,306
    Other                                                                 9,682
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      1,377,930
                                                              ------------------
                                                                    $ 4,847,850
                                                              ==================
<PAGE>

Public Service Company of Oklahoma                              Exhibit 1 (b)
Consolidated Balance Sheet  (unaudited)                          Page 1 of 2

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                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)
ASSETS
Electric Utility Plant
    Production                                                        $ 916,889
    Transmission                                                        392,029
    Distribution                                                        897,516
    General                                                             217,368
    Construction work in progress                                        35,903
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      2,459,705
  Less - Accumulated depreciation                                     1,114,255
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      1,345,450
                                                              ------------------
Current Assets
    Cash                                                                  3,077
    Accounts receivable                                                  34,584
    Materials and supplies, at average cost                              34,289
    Under-recovered fuel costs                                            6,469
    Fuel inventory, at LIFO cost                                         24,143
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                    19,145
    Prepayments and other                                                 1,668
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        123,375
                                                              ------------------

Deferred Charges and Other Assets                                        75,046
                                                              ------------------
                                                                    $ 1,543,871
                                                              ==================
<PAGE>

Public Service Company of Oklahoma                              Exhibit 1 (b)
Consolidated Balance Sheet  (unaudited)                          Page 2 of 2

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                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)

CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
    Common stock:   $15 par value
        Authorized shares:   11,000,000 shares
        Issued 10,482,000 shares and outstanding 9,013,000 shares     $ 157,230
    Paid-in capital                                                     180,000
    Retained earnings                                                   142,018
                                                              ------------------
       Total Common Stock Equity                                        479,248
                                                              ------------------

    Preferred stock                                                       5,286
    PSO-obligated, mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of
         subsidiary trust holding solely Junior Subordinated
         Debentures of PSO                                               75,000
    Long-term debt                                                      364,516
                                                              ------------------
       Total Capitalization                                             924,050
                                                              ------------------

Current Liabilities
    Long-term debt due within twelve months                              20,000
    Advances from affiliates                                             79,169
    Payables to affiliates                                               34,043
    Accounts payable                                                     44,088
    Customer deposits                                                    17,752
    Accrued taxes                                                        18,480
    Accrued interest                                                      5,420
    Other                                                                 5,085
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        224,037
                                                              ------------------
Deferred Credits
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                   302,727
    Investment tax credits                                               37,574
    Income tax related regulatory liabilities, net                       32,826
    Other                                                                22,657
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        395,784
                                                              ------------------
                                                                    $ 1,543,871
                                                              ==================
<PAGE>

Southwestern Electric Power Company                             Exhibit 1 (c)
Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)                           Page 1 of 2

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                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)
ASSETS
  Electric Utility Plant
    Production                                                      $ 1,402,062
    Transmission                                                        484,327
    Distribution                                                        958,318
    General                                                             333,949
    Construction work in progress                                        52,775
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      3,231,431
  Less - Accumulated depreciation                                     1,384,242
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      1,847,189
                                                              ------------------
Current Assets
    Cash                                                                  2,018
    Accounts receivable                                                  45,511
    Receivables from affiliates                                           6,053
    Materials and supplies, at average cost                              26,420
    Fuel inventory, at average cost                                      60,844
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                     1,583
    Prepayments and other                                                16,978
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        159,407
                                                              ------------------

Deferred Charges and Other Assets                                       101,202
                                                              ------------------
                                                                    $ 2,107,798
                                                              ==================
<PAGE>

Southwestern Electric Power Company                             Exhibit 1 (c)
Consolidated Balance Sheet  (unaudited)                          Page 2 of 2

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                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
    Common stock:   $18 par value
        Authorized:   7,600,000 shares
        Issued and outstanding: 7,536,640 shares                      $ 135,660
    Paid-in capital                                                     245,000
    Retained earnings                                                   288,018
                                                              ------------------
        Total Common Stock Equity                                       668,678
                                                              ------------------

    Preferred stock                                                       4,706


    SWEPCO-obligated, mandatorily redeemable preferred securities
         of subsidiary trust holding solely Junior Subordinated
         Debentures of SWEPCO                                           110,000
    Long-term debt                                                      495,973
                                                              ------------------
        Total Capitalization                                          1,279,357
                                                              ------------------

Current Liabilities
    Long-term debt due within twelve months                              45,595
    Advances from affiliates                                            140,897
    Accounts payable                                                     60,689
    Payables to affiliates                                               37,353
    Customer deposits                                                    14,236
    Accrued taxes                                                        24,374
    Accrued interest                                                      9,792
    Over-recovered fuel costs                                             2,888
    Other                                                                13,874
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        349,698
                                                              ------------------
Deferred Credits
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                   380,495
    Investment tax credits                                               57,649
    Other                                                                40,599
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        478,743
                                                              ------------------

                                                                    $ 2,107,798
                                                              ==================
<PAGE>

West Texas Utilities Company                                    Exhibit 1 (d)
Balance Sheet  (unaudited)                                       Page 1 of 2

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                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)
ASSETS

  Electric Utility Plant
    Production                                                        $ 429,783
    Transmission                                                        220,479
    Distribution                                                        403,206
    General                                                             113,945
    Construction work in progress                                        15,131
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      1,182,544
  Less - Accumulated depreciation                                       495,847
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        686,697
                                                              ------------------
Current Assets
    Cash                                                                  3,810
    Accounts receivable                                                  50,579
    Materials and supplies, at average cost                              14,029
    Fuel inventory, at LIFO costs                                        17,133
    Under-recovered fuel costs                                           14,652
    Prepayments and other                                                 2,883
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        103,086
                                                              ------------------
Deferred Charges and Other Assets
    Deferred Oklaunion costs                                              8,352
    Other                                                                63,070
                                                              ------------------
                                                                         71,422
                                                              ------------------

                                                                      $ 861,205
                                                              ==================
<PAGE>

West Texas Utilities Company                                    Exhibit 1 (d)
Balance Sheet  (unaudited)                                       Page 2 of 2

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                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
Capitalization
    Common stock:   $25 par value
        Authorized:  7,800,000 shares
        Issued and outstanding: 5,488,560 shares                      $ 137,214
    Paid-in capital                                                       2,236
    Retained earnings                                                   115,856
                                                              ------------------
        Total Common Stock Equity                                       255,306
                                                              ------------------

    Preferred stock                                                       2,482
    Long-term debt                                                      263,686
                                                              ------------------
        Total Capitalization                                            521,474
                                                              ------------------

Current Liabilities
    Long term debt due within twelve months                              40,000
    Advances from affiliates                                             21,408
    Payables to affiliates                                               18,856
    Accounts payable                                                     39,611
    Accrued taxes                                                        12,458
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                     1,653
    Accrued interest                                                      4,165
    Refund due customers                                                  6,000
    Other                                                                 4,799
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        148,950
                                                              ------------------
Deferred Credits
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                   148,746
    Investment tax credits                                               25,323
    Income tax related regulatory liabilities, net                       13,057
    Other                                                                 3,655
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        190,781
                                                              ------------------

                                                                      $ 861,205
                                                              ==================
<PAGE>

Central and South West Services                                 Exhibit 1 (e)
 Balance Sheet  (unaudited)                                      Page 1 of 1

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                                                              As of December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)
ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment
    General                                                           $ 123,865
  Less - accumulated depreciation                                        46,501
                                                              ------------------
                                                                         77,364
                                                              ------------------
Current Assets
    Cash                                                                    334
    Accounts receivable                                                  38,641
    Prepayments                                                              92
                                                              ------------------
                                                                         39,067
                                                              ------------------

Deferred Charges and Other Assets                                        25,892
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      $ 142,323
                                                              ==================





CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES

Capitalization
    Common stock:  $10 par value
        Authorized shares:  10,000 shares
        Issued and outstanding shares:  10,000 shares                     $ 100
                                                              ------------------
       Total Common Stock Equity                                            100
                                                              ------------------

       Total Capitalization                                                 100
                                                              ------------------

Current Liabilities
    Advances from affiliates                                             90,174
    Payables to affiliates                                                1,501
    Accounts payable                                                     23,641
    Accrued taxes                                                         1,743
    Accrued interest                                                        442
    Other                                                                 3,409
                                                              ------------------
                                                                        120,910
                                                              ------------------
Deferred Credits
    Accumulated deferred income taxes                                    12,813
    Other                                                                 8,500
                                                              ------------------
                                                                         21,313
                                                              ------------------
                                                                      $ 142,323
                                                              ==================


Central Power and Light Company                                 Exhibit 2 (a)
Consolidated Statement of Income  (unaudited)                    Page 1 of 1

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                                                                 Twelve Months
                                                              Ended December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)

Electric Operating Revenues                                        $ 1,482,475
                                                               ----------------

Operating Expenses and Taxes
    Fuel                                                               403,989
    Purchased power                                                     68,155
    Other operating                                                    290,074
    Maintenance                                                         70,165
    Depreciation and amortization                                      177,702
    Taxes, other than income                                            73,823
    Income taxes                                                       103,895
                                                               ----------------
                                                                     1,187,803
                                                               ----------------

Operating Income                                                       294,672
                                                               ----------------

Other Income and (Deductions)
    Other                                                               (5,661)
    Non-operating income taxes                                           8,257
                                                               ----------------
                                                                         2,596
                                                               ----------------

Income Before Interest Charges                                         297,268
                                                               ----------------

Interest Charges
    Interest on long-term debt                                          87,413
    Distributions on Trust Preferred Securities                         12,000
    Interest on short-term debt and other                               19,498
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction               (4,531)
                                                               ----------------
                                                                       114,380
                                                               ----------------

Net Income                                                             182,888
    Less:  Preferred stock dividends                                     6,931
   (Loss) on reaquired perferred stock                                  (2,763)
                                                               ================
Net Income for Common Stock                                          $ 173,194
                                                               ================
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Public Service Company of Oklahoma                              Exhibit 2 (b)
Consolidated Statement of Income  (unaudited)                    Page 1 of 1

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                                                                 Twelve Months
                                                              Ended December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)

Electric Operating Revenues                                          $ 749,390
                                                               ----------------

Operating Expenses and Taxes
    Fuel                                                               269,316
    Purchased power                                                     74,893
    Other operating                                                    120,123
    Maintenance                                                         45,809
    Depreciation and amortization                                       74,736
    Taxes, other than income                                            30,519
    Income taxes                                                        34,184
                                                               ----------------
                                                                       649,580
                                                               ----------------
Operating Income                                                        99,810
                                                               ----------------

Other Income and (Deductions)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction                    201
    Other                                                               (1,470)
    Non-operating income taxes                                           2,215
                                                               ----------------
                                                                           946
                                                               ----------------
Income Before Interest Charges                                         100,756
                                                               ----------------

Interest Charges
    Interest on long-term debt                                          26,528
    Interest on short-term debt and other                                7,058
    Distributions on Trust Preferred Securities                          6,000
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction               (1,435)
                                                               ----------------
                                                                        38,151
                                                               ----------------

Net Income                                                              62,605
  Less:  Preferred stock dividends                                         213
                                                               ----------------

Net Income for Common Stock                                           $ 62,392
                                                               ================
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Southwestern Electric Power Company                             Exhibit 2 (c)
Consolidated Statement of Income  (unaudited)                    Page 1 of 1

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                                                                 Twelve Months
                                                              Ended December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)


Electric Operating Revenues                                          $ 965,027
                                                               ----------------

Operating Expenses and Taxes
    Fuel                                                               379,597
    Purchased power                                                     37,371
    Other operating                                                    141,674
    Maintenance                                                         64,241
    Depreciation and amortization                                      102,331
    Taxes, other than income                                            53,783
    Income taxes                                                        38,506
                                                               ----------------
                                                                       817,503
                                                               ----------------

Operating Income                                                       147,524
                                                               ----------------

Other Income and (Deductions)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction                     35
    Other                                                               (6,826)
    Non-operating income taxes                                           4,826
                                                               ----------------
                                                                        (1,965)
                                                               ----------------

Income Before Interest Charges                                         145,559
                                                               ----------------

Interest Charges
    Interest on long-term debt                                          38,380
    Distributions on Trust Preferred Securities                          8,662
    Interest on short-term debt and other                               13,800
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction               (1,949)
                                                               ----------------
                                                                        58,893
                                                               ----------------

Income Before Extraordinary Item                                        86,666
Extraordinary loss (net of tax benefit of $1,621)                       (3,011)
                                                               ----------------

Net Income                                                              83,655
    Less: Preferred stock dividends                                        229
                                                               ================
Net Income for Common Stock                                           $ 83,426
                                                               ================
<PAGE>

West Texas Utilities Company                                    Exhibit 2 (d)
Statement of Income  (unaudited)                                 Page 1 of 1

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                                                                Twelve Months
                                                              Ended December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)

Electric Operating Revenues                                          $ 439,709
                                                               ----------------

Operating Expenses and Taxes
    Fuel                                                               123,348
    Purchased power                                                     61,532
    Other operating                                                     93,730
    Maintenance                                                         19,604
    Depreciation and amortization                                       44,789
    Taxes, other than income                                            28,267
    Income taxes                                                        14,275
                                                               ----------------
                                                                       385,545
                                                               ----------------
Operating Income                                                        54,164
                                                               ----------------

Other Income and (Deductions)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction                    362
    Other                                                                2,984
    Non-operating income taxes                                            (858)
                                                               ----------------
                                                                         2,488
                                                               ----------------
Income Before Interest Charges                                          56,652
                                                               ----------------

Interest Charges
    Interest on long-term debt                                          20,352
    Interest on short-term debt and other                                4,731
    Allowance for borrowed funds used during construction                 (663)
                                                               ----------------
                                                                        24,420
                                                               ----------------

Income Before Extraordinary Item                                        32,232
Extraordinary loss (net of tax benefit of $2,941)                       (5,461)
                                                               ----------------

Net Income                                                              26,771
    Less: Preferred stock dividends                                        104
                                                               ================
Net Income for Common Stock                                           $ 26,667
                                                               ================
<PAGE>

Central and South West Services                                 Exhibit 2 (e)
Statement of Income  (unaudited)                                 Page 1 of 1

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                                                                 Twelve Months
                                                              Ended December 31,
                                                                      1999
                                                              ------------------
                                                                   (thousands)


Operating Expenses and Taxes
    Fuel                                                                 4,732
    Other operating                                                    226,406
    Maintenance                                                          7,048
    Depreciation and amortization                                       10,780
    Taxes, other than income                                             8,893
    Income taxes                                                         2,661
                                                               ----------------
Operating (Loss)                                                      (260,520)

Other Income and (Deductions)
    Services rendered to associates                                    265,405
                                                               ----------------
Income Before Interest Charges                                           4,885

Interest Charges
    Interest on short-term debt and other                                4,885
                                                               ----------------
                                                                         4,885
                                                               ----------------

Net Income for Common Stock                                               $ --
                                                               ================


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