Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2808 Latest Draft

Bill / Introduced Version Filed 03/04/2021

                            87R11006 CXP-D
 By: Turner of Tarrant H.B. No. 2808


 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 AN ACT
 relating to variable rate plans offered by retail electric
 providers.
 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
 SECTION 1.  Subchapter C, Chapter 39, Utilities Code, is
 amended by adding Section 39.1026 to read as follows:
 Sec. 39.1026.  VARIABLE RATE PLANS FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICE.
 (a) The commission by rule shall require a retail electric provider
 to offer service under a fixed-price contract. A retail electric
 provider may not offer a contract for service at a variable rate.
 (b)  This section applies only to residential service
 contracts.
 SECTION 2.  As soon as practicable but not later than
 December 1, 2021, the Public Utility Commission of Texas shall
 adopt the rules required by Section 39.1026, Utilities Code, as
 added by this Act.
 SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.