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TX HB3092

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stan Gerdes

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum length for electric transmission lines connecting to load-serving substations or metering points from three miles to five miles without requiring a certificate of public convenience and necessity amendment
  • Maintains the existing two-mile limit for transmission lines connecting to generation substations or metering points
  • Requires written consent from all landowners whose property would be directly affected by the transmission line
  • Requires all necessary rights-of-way to be purchased before construction
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed unanimously by both chambers (House 135-0 on May 2, 2025; Senate 31-0 on May 28, 2025)

Legislative Description

Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct an electric transmission line.

Utilities

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce5/5/2025
State Affairs3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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