TX SB231

Temporary emergency electric energy facilities must be mobile, capable of being moved from their staged location in less than 12 hours, able to generate power within 3 hours of connection, and have a maximum capacity of 5 megawatts

Transmission and distribution utilities must use competitive bidding to lease these facilities and obtain prior commission authorization specifying total generating capacity and approved functions before entering leases

Utilities may bypass competitive bidding and prior approval during significant power outages if they lack necessary capacity, the leased amount does not significantly exceed restoration needs, and the lease term does not significantly exceed the restoration period

Utilities entering emergency leases without prior approval must provide documentation justifying the leased capacity during their first base rate proceeding after the lease begins

The act applies only to facilities leased on or after the effective date; takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025