House bill · 89R

HB 1603

Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.

Did not pass

Progress

90 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Dec 12
Referred to committee
Mar 12
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

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Referred to State Affairs State Affairs
Mar 12, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 12, 2025 · House
Filed
Dec 12, 2024 · House

Authors

Jon RosenthalD

In committee

State Affairs
House
Referred Mar 12, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Disaster Preparedness & Relief Utilities: Electric

Bill text

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