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Amend HB 971 as follows:
(1) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in the introductory language (page 1, line 7), between "(c)" and "to" insert "and Subsection (d)".
(2) In SECTION 1 of the bill, in amended Section 37.053, Utilities Code (page 1, between lines 10 and 11), insert the following:
(d) For transmission facilities ordered or approved by the commission under Chapters 37 or 39 to mitigate market power in accordance with Section 39.157(a), address reliability needs, or to otherwise ensure the competitiveness of electricity markets in this state, the rights extended to an electric corporation under Section 181.004 extend to all public and private land on which the commission has approved the construction of the line. This subsection does not limit a municipality's rights or an electric utility's obligations under Chapter 33.
(3) In SECTION 3 of the bill (page 1, line 14), strike "This Act" and substitute "The change in law made by this Act to Section 37.053(c), Utilities Code,".