Commitments and Contingencies Texas Fuel Reconciliation (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
NMPRC [Member] \| SPS [Member] \| Alternative Energy [Member]
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Fuel Costs Disallowed	$ 6

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