H.B. No. 941 is a legislative bill designed to strengthen the resilience of Texas's electric grid and address vulnerabilities faced by municipalities, particularly in light of risks posed by outages to vulnerable populations and critical infrastructure. The bill introduces a new chapter in the Utilities Code titled "Grid Resilience," which establishes the Texas Grid Security Commission. This commission will evaluate threats to the electric grid, assess the resilience of essential municipal services, and identify methods to support national security functions related to electric utilities. Key provisions include defining "all hazards" that could impact the grid, forming a security commission with representatives from various state agencies, and requiring certain members to obtain security clearances.

The bill also mandates the development of a comprehensive resilience plan that includes weatherization requirements and strategies for upgrading critical infrastructure to withstand potential hazards like electromagnetic pulses. The commission is tasked with recommending resilience standards for municipalities and critical components of the ERCOT electric grid, ensuring energy supplies remain protected during emergencies. Additionally, the commission must prepare an annual nonclassified report on threats to the electric grid and mitigation efforts, which will be publicly available. The bill is set to 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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