S.B. No. 1566 amends Section 212.012(c) of the Local Government Code to allow certain entities to connect land with utility services such as water, sewer, electricity, and gas, even if they do not hold a certificate applicable to the land. The bill specifies that this provision applies if the land is covered by an approved development plat, was first served by specific entities before certain dates, or if the land has been removed from a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction and the entity holds a certificate of convenience and necessity to serve the land. Notably, the bill adds a new condition for connection related to the removal from extraterritorial jurisdiction and modifies the existing conditions regarding the dates of service.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to clarify and expand the ability of certain utility providers to serve areas that have transitioned out of municipal control, thereby potentially facilitating utility access in these regions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 212.012 (Local Government Code 212)
Senate Committee Report: Local Government Code 212.012 (Local Government Code 212)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 212.012 (Local Government Code 212)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 212.012 (Local Government Code 212)
Enrolled: Local Government Code 212.012 (Local Government Code 212)