HB 4272 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the relocation or adjustment of certain facilities for certain municipal projects.

HB 4272 amends Texas Utilities Code to change how municipalities can require utility relocations for street projects. It allows cities to mandate telecom utilities and franchise holders (like cable companies) to move facilities in public right-of-ways at the municipality's expense, rather than the utility's, when widening streets or accommodating other municipal projects. The bill requires municipalities to give 30 days' notice and specify the new facility location. This applies to projects like road widening and takes effect September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects municipal infrastructure planning and utility companies operating in Texas.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 Last action May 9, 2025
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May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
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Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in subcommittee
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Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Apr 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to s/c on Telecommunications & Broadband by Speaker
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Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
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Jared Patterson
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