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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the creation of a critical care protection program for |
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veterinarian electric customers. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 39, Utilities Code, is |
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amended by adding Section 39.113 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 39.113. CRITICAL CARE VETERINARIAN CUSTOMER |
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DESIGNATION. (a) In this section, "veterinarian" has the meaning |
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assigned by Section 801.002, Occupations Code. |
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(b) The commission by rule shall: |
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(1) establish a protection program for veterinarians |
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with electric-powered equipment or medical devices considered |
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crucial for the health or safety of animals under the |
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veterinarian's care that: |
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(A) notifies the customer of interruptions or |
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suspensions in service; and |
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(B) provides certain disconnection protections |
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to prevent harm to animals under the veterinarian's care; |
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(2) create a status designation application process |
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for the program; and |
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(3) require transmission and distribution utilities |
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to accept status designation applications from veterinarians. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021. |