87R3097 CXP-D
By: VanDeaver H.B. No. 685
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the creation of a critical care protection program for
veterinarian electric customers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 39, Utilities Code, is
amended by adding Section 39.113 to read as follows:
Sec. 39.113. CRITICAL CARE VETERINARIAN CUSTOMER
DESIGNATION. (a) In this section, "veterinarian" has the meaning
assigned by Section 801.002, Occupations Code.
(b) The commission by rule shall:
(1) establish a protection program for veterinarians
with electric-powered equipment or medical devices considered
crucial for the health or safety of animals under the
veterinarian's care that:
(A) notifies the customer of interruptions or
suspensions in service; and
(B) provides certain disconnection protections
to prevent harm to animals under the veterinarian's care;
(2) create a status designation application process
for the program; and
(3) require transmission and distribution utilities
to accept status designation applications from veterinarians.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.