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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2006 (May 2, 2006)

 

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ENERGY TRANSFER EQUITY, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware		001-32740		30-0108820
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS. Employer Identification No.)

2828 Woodside Street

Dallas, Texas 75204

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

214-981-0700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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Item 5.02.

Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On May 2, 2006, John D. Harkey, Jr. and Paul E. Glaske were elected to the Board of Directors of LE GP, LLC (the “General Partner”), the general partner of the registrant, Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. (the “Partnership”). On May 3, 2006, Bill W. Byrne was also elected to the Board of Directors of the General Partner of the Partnership. Mr. Harkey, Mr. Glaske and Mr. Byrne were also elected as members of the Audit and Conflicts Committee on the dates set forth above.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Harkey, Mr. Glaske or Mr. Byrne and any other persons pursuant to which any were elected as a director. There are no relationships between any of Mr. Harkey, Mr. Glaske or Mr. Byrne and the Partnership or the General Partner that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: May 5, 2006