TX SB2110

Public Utility Commission of Texas must evaluate the potential costs of burying overhead power lines in seacoast territory and statewide, with a report and recommendations due to the legislature by December 31, 2026

Electric utilities in seacoast territory must replace all wooden transmission and distribution poles with non-wooden alternatives before January 1, 2045, with replacement plans due to the commission by September 1, 2026

Pole replacement must prioritize locations within 10 miles of the coast and poles serving critical infrastructure facilities

Electric utilities must submit vegetation management plans requiring clearing of trees and vegetation from utility easements at least every three years across their entire service area

Utilities must establish procedures for customers to request vegetation management service, with a 30-day response time requirement, and submit annual vegetation management activity reports by May 1