The bill, H.B. No. 3131, mandates the Public Utility Commission of Texas to conduct a study on the impact of existing laws, rules, and regulations concerning pole attachments on the expansion of broadband services. The study will evaluate various factors, including the average time required for the approval and placement of pole attachments by electric cooperatives, the effectiveness of regulations regarding the relocation or removal of obsolete or obstructive poles, and the commission's resources for educating stakeholders about their rights related to pole attachments.

The commission is required to submit an initial report by February 15, 2026, and a final report by December 1, 2026, to legislative committees overseeing broadband issues. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and will expire on December 31, 2026.