SB 1206 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the provision of certain electricity services.

SB 1206 amends Texas Utilities Code to clarify what constitutes "transmission service" for electricity providers, specifically excluding grid support services like voltage control and operating reserves after customer choice implementation. It requires municipalities to respond within 90 days to utility requests for consent to build or expand transmission infrastructure (like power lines and substations), with non-response deemed consent. The bill directly affects electric utilities seeking to expand infrastructure and municipalities responsible for approving such projects. Key mechanisms include redefining transmission service terms and establishing the 90-day response deadline for municipal consent.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Apr 24, 2025
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Apr 24, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Bob Hall
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