S.B. No. 75 is designed to enhance the resilience of Texas's electric grid, particularly in response to the significant power outages experienced in February 2011 and February 2021. The bill emphasizes the importance of the electric grid in supporting essential infrastructure and addresses the disproportionate impact of outages on vulnerable populations. It establishes the Texas Grid Security Commission, which will oversee efforts to protect the grid from various hazards, including natural disasters and physical attacks. Key provisions include new definitions related to grid resilience, requirements for simulated exercises to prepare for potential attacks, and a framework for information security regarding grid operations.

The bill introduces confidentiality protections for information created or obtained by the security commission, exempting it from disclosure under the Government Code. It mandates the commission to assess various hazards impacting the grid, evaluate the resilience of municipalities in critical areas, and identify methods to support national security functions. Additionally, the commission is required to prepare a comprehensive report to the legislature by December 1, 2026, detailing recommended resilience standards and associated costs. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

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Enrolled: Utilities Code 38.077 (Utilities Code 38)