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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to an annual regional electric network overview produced |
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by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 31, Utilities Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 31.006 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 31.006. ANNUAL INDUSTRY OVERVIEW. (a) The commission |
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shall produce and submit to each standing committee of the |
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legislature having primary jurisdiction over matters related to |
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electric utilities an annual report for each state fiscal year |
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that: |
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(1) assesses the operations and integrity of the |
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regional electric network in this state; and |
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(2) anticipates potential issues facing the industry |
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in the coming fiscal year. |
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(b) In providing the overview under Subsection (a)(1), the |
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commission shall include: |
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(1) an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the |
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regional electric network; |
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(2) a summary of any significant events or challenges |
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experienced or vulnerabilities in the regional electric network |
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that were exposed; and |
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(3) changes in the supply of and demand for |
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electricity in this state. |
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(c) In providing a projection for the coming fiscal year |
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under Subsection (a)(2) the commission shall project: |
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(1) facility changes and wear and tear on equipment |
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used to provide electricity service in this state; and |
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(2) the potential effects of population growth on the |
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regional electric network. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021. |