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TX SB1435

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Public Utility Commission to notify state legislators whose districts include territory in a municipality when a transmission and distribution utility files an appeal of a municipal rate order

  • Mandates notification to the governing body of the affected municipality and the county in which the municipality is located when such appeals are filed

  • Adds new Section 33.0535 to the Utilities Code under Subchapter C, Chapter 33

  • Applies only to appeals of rate proceedings filed on or after September 1, 2025; earlier appeals remain governed by prior law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to notice provided to certain state and local officials regarding an appeal of a municipal order filed by a transmission and distribution utility in a ratemaking proceeding.

Utilities

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce3/6/2025

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