Texas HB3092 exempts electric utilities from amending their certificate of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission lines.

Texas HB3092 amends the Utilities Code to exempt electric utilities from amending their certificate of public convenience and necessity for constructing a transmission line. This exemption applies if the line is five miles or less for load-serving substations, two miles or less for generation substations, landowners consent is obtained, and all necessary rights-of-way have been purchased. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3092 exempts electric utilities from amending their certificate of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission lines.

Texas HB3092 amends the Utilities Code to exempt electric utilities from amending their certificate of public convenience and necessity for constructing a transmission line. This exemption applies if the line is five miles or less for load-serving substations, two miles or less for generation substations, landowners consent is obtained, and all necessary rights-of-way have been purchased. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.