The bill amends Section 39.167(a) of the Utilities Code to require the commission to direct the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region to develop a reliability plan specifically for the Permian Basin region. Notably, the bill removes the previous deadline of January 30, 2024, for this directive and instead mandates that the reliability plan be updated every five years. Additionally, Section 39.167(c) is repealed, indicating a change in the regulatory framework surrounding the reliability plan.

This legislation aims to enhance the reliability of electric transmission services in the Permian Basin, reflecting the region's growing energy demands. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for the necessary adjustments to be made in the regulatory process.