Amend CSHB 2818 by adding the following SECTION, 
appropriately numbered, and renumbering the subsequent SECTIONS of 
the bill accordingly:
	SECTION ____.  Section 36.209(a), Utilities Code, is amended 
to read as follows:
	(a)  This section applies only to an electric utility that 
operates solely outside of ERCOT in areas of this state included in 
the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council, the Southwest Power 
Pool, or the Western Electricity Coordinating Council and that owns 
or operates transmission facilities.