83R12123 DDT-D
By: Kolkhorst H.B. No. 2920
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the consideration of adequate alternatives to resolve
transmission constraints.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 39.155, Utilities Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(e) In evaluating strategies to resolve constraints
identified in the report required by Subsection (b), the ERCOT
independent system operator and the commission shall consider any
proposed transmission alternatives that would enable existing or
proposed generation resources located in this state but not
connected to the ERCOT power region to provide power to the ERCOT
grid. If such an alternative is proposed, the commission may not
approve a transmission project to resolve a constraint identified
in the report until the commission makes specific findings
approving or rejecting the use of the proposed alternative to
resolve the constraint.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2013.