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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption from taxes imposed on the gross receipts of electricity sold to political subdivisions. [HB-2962] [Taxes ] [Energy ]
Relating to an exemption from taxes imposed on the gross receipts of electricity sold to political subdivisions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeffrey Barry Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/31/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over certain rates for water or sewer service charged by a municipality. [HB-2923] [Water ]
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over certain rates for water or sewer service charged by a municipality.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Carl Tepper Read First Time on 03/19/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the development by certain entities providing electric service in the ERCOT power region of a communication plan for use during a weather emergency. [SB-1308] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ] [Disaster Relief ]
Relating to the development by certain entities providing electric service in the ERCOT power region of a communication plan for use during a weather emergency.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Carol Alvarado Read First Time on 02/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a financing mechanism allowing electric utilities to obtain recovery of costs associated with a weather-related event or other natural disaster; granting authority to issue bonds. [HB-2869] [Energy ] [Disaster Relief ] [Finance ] [Insurance ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to a financing mechanism allowing electric utilities to obtain recovery of costs associated with a weather-related event or other natural disaster; granting authority to issue bonds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Placed On General State Calendar on 05/01/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the access by a certificated telecommunications provider to the rights-of-way and poles of an electric cooperative. [SB-1251] [Telecommunications ] [Energy ]
Relating to the access by a certificated telecommunications provider to the rights-of-way and poles of an electric cooperative.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Campbell Read First Time on 02/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation. [SB-6] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Effective Immediately on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles. [HB-2745] [Telecommunications ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Read First Time on 03/18/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities. [HB-2618] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Public Safety ] [Science ] [Water ] [Disaster Relief ]
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Raymond Received From The House on 04/29/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently. [SB-1169] [Water ] [Infrastructure ]
Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Effective Immediately on 05/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to international cooperation agreements between certain state agencies and the United Mexican States and funding for infrastructure investment in this state; providing authority for certain agencies to issue bonds. [SB-1170] [International ] [Infrastructure ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Trade ]
Relating to international cooperation agreements between certain state agencies and the United Mexican States and funding for infrastructure investment in this state; providing authority for certain agencies to issue bonds.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Adam Hinojosa Read First Time on 02/28/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service. [HB-2500] [Water ]
Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Spiller Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/26/2025

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 65, relative to broadband enabled services. [HB-1136] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ]
As enacted, prohibits the commission from exercising regulatory authority over the entry of, rates for, or terms or conditions used by a broadband internet access service or interconnected VoIP service, or from treating a provider of such services as a carrier; makes other changes related to broadband services. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 65.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Howell Effective Date(s) 03/28/2025 on 04/04/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code. [HB-2453] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken King Read First Time on 03/17/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties. [SB-1036] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ] [Construction ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini See Remarks For Effective Date on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to cybersecurity for retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service. [SB-1034] [Cybersecurity ] [Water ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to cybersecurity for retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Co-author Authorized on 03/04/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to electric market payments for and an exemption from sales and use taxes for customer-sited distributed generation. [HB-2303] [Energy ] [Taxes ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to electric market payments for and an exemption from sales and use taxes for customer-sited distributed generation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Bell Read First Time on 03/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the recovery of vegetation management costs by electric utilities. [SB-1022] [Energy ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the recovery of vegetation management costs by electric utilities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Read First Time on 02/24/2025

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 114th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 65, relative to broadband enabled services. [SB-556] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ]
As enacted, prohibits the commission from exercising regulatory authority over the entry of, rates for, or terms or conditions used by a broadband internet access service or interconnected VoIP service, or from treating a provider of such services as a carrier; makes other changes related to broadband services. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 65.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shane Reeves Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 107 on 04/04/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT. [SB-1003] [Energy ]
Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cesar Blanco Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prioritization of awarding grants and loans from the Texas Energy Fund for certain electric generating facilities. [SB-970] [Energy ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to the prioritization of awarding grants and loans from the Texas Energy Fund for certain electric generating facilities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Co-author Authorized on 02/20/2025

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