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TX SB6

TX SB6
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Insurance Program and other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.


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Introduced
03/09/2023
In Committee
04/17/2023
Crossed Over
04/05/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023

Introduced Session

88th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Insurance Program and other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Texas Energy Insurance Program, which allows the Public Utility Commission of Texas to certify entities to own and operate "reliability assets" - gas-fueled generation assets with on-site fuel storage located in the ERCOT power region. The bill sets up a process for the Commission to regulate the rates charged by these certified entities, create a non-bypassable rate to fund the program, and facilitate the interconnection of reliability assets to the grid. It also creates a state fund to provide loans for maintenance and modernization of dispatchable electric generation facilities in the ERCOT region, and allows the fund to be used to offset customer costs related to the Texas Energy Insurance Program. Overall, the bill aims to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities in Texas.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs (on 04/17/2023)

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