Relating to notice provided to a retail electric customer of the procedure for requesting vegetation management near a transmission or distribution line.

HB 1606 requires Texas electric utilities to include clear instructions in customer bills about how to request vegetation management near power lines. This applies to all retail electric customers receiving bills from utilities, cooperatives, or municipally owned providers. The bill mandates that utilities periodically provide this information alongside billing statements, detailing the specific procedure for customers to request trimming of trees or plants near transmission or distribution lines. The law aims to improve customer access to information about maintaining safe clearance around power infrastructure. The bill became effective September 1, 2025.