Texas HB2277 requires electric cooperatives to notify municipalities about requests to transfer or remove pole attachments.

Texas HB2277 amends the Utilities Code to mandate that electric cooperatives must notify the relevant municipality within 10 days of providing notice to a cable operator about requests to transfer or remove pole attachments. The notice must include the pole's location and a description of the attachment. The bill also specifies that if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2277 requires electric cooperatives to notify municipalities about requests to transfer or remove pole attachments.

Texas HB2277 amends the Utilities Code to mandate that electric cooperatives must notify the relevant municipality within 10 days of providing notice to a cable operator about requests to transfer or remove pole attachments. The notice must include the pole's location and a description of the attachment. The bill also specifies that if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative houses, it will take effect immediately; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.