The bill proposes the establishment of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee, which will be created under a new Chapter 18 in Subtitle A, Title 2 of the Utilities Code. The committee's primary purpose is to make recommendations for enhancing state agency programs aimed at reducing energy waste, increasing energy efficiency, and improving demand response programs to ensure reliable electric service in the ERCOT power region. The committee will consist of seven ex officio members, including key officials from various state agencies, and will meet quarterly to discuss its objectives.

Additionally, the bill outlines the committee's responsibilities, which include soliciting information and making recommendations to state agencies regarding programs that could lower electricity demand during peak hours. The commission will provide administrative support to the committee, and the committee will be required to submit a report on its activities and recommendations to the legislature every even-numbered year. The bill also specifies that the committee is not subject to certain transparency laws, although it must comply with specific provisions regarding public information. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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