Bill Text: TX HB4231 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Bill 4231 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Relating to an annual regional electric network overview produced by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-03-29 - Referred to State Affairs [HB4231 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HB4231-Introduced.html

	87R12279 JXC-D

	By: Raymond	H.B. No. 4231



	A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
	AN ACT
	relating to an annual regional electric network overview produced
	by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
	SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 31, Utilities Code, is
	amended by adding Section 31.006 to read as follows:
	Sec. 31.006. ANNUAL INDUSTRY OVERVIEW. (a) The commission
	shall produce and submit to each standing committee of the
	legislature having primary jurisdiction over matters related to
	electric utilities an annual report for each state fiscal year
	that:
	(1) assesses the operations and integrity of the
	regional electric network in this state; and
	(2) anticipates potential issues facing the industry
	in the coming fiscal year.
	(b) In providing the overview under Subsection (a)(1), the
	commission shall include:
	(1) an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the
	regional electric network;
	(2) a summary of any significant events or challenges
	experienced or vulnerabilities in the regional electric network
	that were exposed; and
	(3) changes in the supply of and demand for
	electricity in this state.
	(c) In providing a projection for the coming fiscal year
	under Subsection (a)(2) the commission shall project:
	(1) facility changes and wear and tear on equipment
	used to provide electricity service in this state; and
	(2) the potential effects of population growth on the
	regional electric network.
	SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.