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 and was first served by specific entities before certain dates. Notably, it adds a new condition that allows connections 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.

The bill aims to streamline the process for utility connections in specific subdivisions that were previously under municipal jurisdiction, thereby facilitating service provision in these areas. It will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

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)