TX HB3213

Requires persons intending to excavate for fiber-optic cable installation to provide a map of the proposed infrastructure to the municipality or county before excavation begins in their rights-of-way

Authorizes municipalities and counties to prescribe the format and geographic area that must be included in the required maps

Increases civil penalties for excavation violations: first offense from $500-$1,000 to $2,000-$5,000; second offense within one year from $1,000-$2,000 to $5,000-$8,000; third or subsequent offense within one year from $2,000-$5,000 to $8,000-$10,000

Creates civil liability for excavators who damage underground facilities owned by municipalities or counties, making them liable for damages to the facility owner or operator

Specifies that a county or district attorney declining to pursue civil penalties does not serve as a defense against civil liability for excavation damage