The bill, H.B. No. 3131, mandates a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) to assess the impact of existing laws, rules, and regulations concerning pole attachments on the expansion of broadband services. The PUC, in collaboration with the Texas Broadband Development Office, is tasked with evaluating various aspects, including the average time required for the approval and installation of pole attachments by electric cooperatives, the effectiveness of regulations regarding the relocation or removal of obsolete or obstructive poles, and the resources available for educating stakeholders about their rights related to pole attachments.

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