HB 1710
AN ACT relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Prevents the Texas Public Utility Commission from granting certificates for power facilities that would cause the ERCOT power grid to come under federal regulation. Specifically, the bill blocks certificates for any facilities that would trigger federal jurisdiction over Texas's independent power grid. The legislation aims to maintain Texas's independent electrical grid structure and prevent federal oversight of its power infrastructure.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction, ownership, or operation of facilities for the BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 37.056, Utilities Code, is amended by adding Subsection (j) to read as follows: (j) The commission may not grant a certificate to build, own, or operate a facility that enables power to be imported into or exported out of the ERCOT power grid if the effect of the granted certificate would place facilities within the ERCOT power region under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
Legislators who authored or co-sponsored this bill.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the
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