Amend CSHB 789 as follows:                                                   
	(1)  On page 1, line 44, insert new SECTION 3 to read as 
follows and renumber subsequent section accordingly:
	"SECTION 3.  Section 54.202, Utilities Code, is amended by 
adding new Subsection (c) to read as follows:
	(c)  This section may not be construed to prevent a 
municipally owned utility from providing to its energy customers, 
either directly or indirectly, any energy related service involving 
the transfer or receipt of information or data concerning the use, 
measurement, monitoring, or management of energy utility services 
provided by the municipally owned utility, including services such 
as load management or automated meter reading."
	(2)  On page 4, strike lines 23 through 30.