87R12279 JXC-D
By: Raymond H.B. No. 4231
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to an annual regional electric network overview produced
by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 31, Utilities Code, is
amended by adding Section 31.006 to read as follows:
Sec. 31.006. ANNUAL INDUSTRY OVERVIEW. (a) The commission
shall produce and submit to each standing committee of the
legislature having primary jurisdiction over matters related to
electric utilities an annual report for each state fiscal year
that:
(1) assesses the operations and integrity of the
regional electric network in this state; and
(2) anticipates potential issues facing the industry
in the coming fiscal year.
(b) In providing the overview under Subsection (a)(1), the
commission shall include:
(1) an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the
regional electric network;
(2) a summary of any significant events or challenges
experienced or vulnerabilities in the regional electric network
that were exposed; and
(3) changes in the supply of and demand for
electricity in this state.
(c) In providing a projection for the coming fiscal year
under Subsection (a)(2) the commission shall project:
(1) facility changes and wear and tear on equipment
used to provide electricity service in this state; and
(2) the potential effects of population growth on the
regional electric network.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.