The bill amends the Texas Utilities Code to enhance the framework for electricity services, particularly regarding transmission services and the responsibilities of municipalities in the siting, construction, and enlargement of transmission facilities. Key changes include the definition of "transmission service," which now explicitly includes the siting, construction, or enlargement of transmission facilities and related infrastructure. Additionally, it clarifies that certain services provided by generation resources are not classified as "transmission service" after customer choice is implemented.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new requirements for municipalities when they receive requests from electric utilities for consent related to transmission facilities. Municipalities must provide written notice detailing the conditions that the electric utility must meet before proceeding with the requested activities. If a municipality fails to respond within 90 days, it is deemed to have consented to the proposed actions. The bill also grants electric utilities the right to construct and maintain lines and related facilities on public property, reinforcing their operational authority. The act 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.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Utilities Code 31.002, Utilities Code 37.052, Utilities Code 181.042, Utilities Code 181.043 (Utilities Code 37, Utilities Code 181, Utilities Code 31)