H.B. No. 2745 proposes amendments to the Utilities Code, specifically focusing on the management and inspection of distribution poles by electric cooperatives, utilities, and municipally owned utilities. The bill introduces a new section, 38.103, which mandates that these entities submit a comprehensive plan to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. This plan must outline the scope and objectives, roles and responsibilities of personnel, processes for managing and inspecting distribution poles, training and certification of inspectors, and a proposed budget for implementation. Additionally, the commission is required to approve, modify, or reject the submitted plans within 180 days.

The bill also stipulates that entities must provide updates to the commission every three years, detailing compliance with the plan's objectives and associated costs. The heading of Subchapter E is amended to reflect this focus on infrastructure improvement and maintenance, removing the previous reference to a report. Furthermore, all entities must submit their initial plans by January 1, 2026. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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