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Introduced
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
In Committee
05/06/2023
05/06/2023
Crossed Over
05/04/2023
05/04/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the provision of certain electricity services.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Utilities Code to address the provision of certain electricity services. Specifically, it adds "siting of facilities, including substations" to the definition of "transmission service," requires municipalities to provide written notice of conditions for the construction of transmission lines, and limits the ability of municipalities to regulate the rates, operations, and services of electric cooperatives, including transmission services. The bill also clarifies the authority of electric utilities to construct, maintain, and operate lines and related facilities over public property. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs (on 05/06/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB2460 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02460E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02460S.htm |
| Analysis (Senate Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB02460S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Senate Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB02460S.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/SB02460I.htm |
| Analysis (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/SB02460I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB02460I.htm |
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