HB 1335 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to underground facility safety.

HB 1335 amends Texas Utilities Code to improve safety for underground utility infrastructure. It expands the definition of "underground facility" to include telecom lines, gas pipelines, water systems, and hazardous liquids. The bill requires large utility operators to annually provide residential customers with safety information about excavation rules and a statewide toll-free number. It also directs the state to manage a call-routing system for the toll-free number and establish public education campaigns about excavation safety.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
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Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Energy Resources
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Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
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