H.B. No. 1606 amends the Utilities Code to enhance the information provided to retail electric customers regarding procedures for requesting vegetation management near transmission or distribution lines. The bill requires electric utilities, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives to include this information in the periodic bills sent to their retail customers. Specifically, the bill adds a new requirement for these utilities to inform customers about the procedure for requesting vegetation management, alongside existing information about involuntary load shedding and critical care customer classifications.

In addition to the new insertion regarding vegetation management, the bill also modifies existing language by removing the conjunction "and" before the new item in the list of information that must be provided. The changes aim to ensure that customers are well-informed about both their rights and the procedures related to vegetation management, which is crucial for maintaining safe and reliable electric service. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Utilities Code 17.003, Utilities Code 17.005, Utilities Code 17.006 (Utilities Code 17)
House Committee Report: Utilities Code 17.003, Utilities Code 17.005, Utilities Code 17.006 (Utilities Code 17)
Engrossed: Utilities Code 17.003, Utilities Code 17.005, Utilities Code 17.006 (Utilities Code 17)
Senate Committee Report: Utilities Code 17.003, Utilities Code 17.005, Utilities Code 17.006 (Utilities Code 17)
Enrolled: Utilities Code 17.003, Utilities Code 17.005, Utilities Code 17.006 (Utilities Code 17)