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TX SB934

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits installation of critical electric grid equipment in ERCOT facilities after December 31, 2025, if purchased from companies or nonprofit organizations based in China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or other designated countries

  • Bans non-emergency repairs using critical electric grid equipment from these prohibited sources after December 31, 2025

  • Requires business entities operating in the ERCOT power region to report purchases of critical electric grid equipment or services from prohibited foreign companies and nonprofit organizations to the independent grid organization

  • Mandates business entities attest that purchases will not provide access or control of grid equipment to prohibited foreign entities, except for warranty and support purposes

  • Authorizes ERCOT to immediately suspend or terminate a company's registration or system access if there is reasonable suspicion the company meets prohibited foreign ownership or control criteria

Legislative Description

Relating to the installation and repair of critical electric grid equipment purchased from certain companies and nonprofit organizations.

Utilities

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce2/13/2025

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