The bill, H.B. No. 2152, aims to establish a reliability plan for electric transmission service specifically in the Permian Basin region of Texas. It amends Section 39.167(a) of the Utilities Code to require the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region to develop a reliability plan for the Permian Basin and mandates that this plan be updated every five years. The previous requirement for the commission to direct this development by January 30, 2024, has been removed.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 39.167(c) of the Utilities Code, which was part of the previous legislation. The new provisions are set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislative change reflects a commitment to ensuring the reliability of electric transmission services in a critical energy-producing area of Texas.