HB 2152
AN ACT relating to a reliability plan for electric transmission service in
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
Requires the Public Utility Commission to direct the independent organization for the ERCOT power region to develop a reliability plan specifically for the Permian Basin region. This plan aims to address potential electric transmission service challenges in the area, potentially ensuring more stable and reliable electricity infrastructure for energy production and local communities. The implementation of this plan is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.
Bill Text
relating to a reliability plan for electric transmission service in BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 39.167(a), Utilities Code, as added by Chapter 892 (H.B. 5066), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, is amended to read as follows: (a) The [Not later than January 30, 2024, the] commission shall direct the independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region to develop a reliability plan under Section 39.166 for the Permian Basin region and update the SECTION 2. Section 39.167(c), Utilities Code, as added by Chapter 892 (H.B. 5066), Acts of the 88th Legislature, Regular SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a reliability plan for electric transmission service in
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