87R11399 CXP-D
By: Longoria H.B. No. 3138
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to rate plans offered by retail electric providers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 39.101, Utilities Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows:
(b-1) A retail electric provider may not enroll a customer
in a rate plan that allows the provider to use a variable rate
pricing structure after the expiration of a rate plan with a
fixed-rate pricing structure without the customer's express
consent. The consent must be given in a manner that indicates the
customer understands that the customer is potentially enrolling in
a variable rate plan. The retail electric provider shall provide
notice that the plan includes variable rates in an easily readable
font and type size.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.