Texas HB3402 mandates wildfire mitigation plans for electric utilities and cooperatives in wildfire risk areas.

HB3402 requires electric utilities and cooperatives operating in wildfire risk areas to submit wildfire mitigation plans to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. These plans must include details on facility inspections, vegetation management, operations to reduce wildfire ignition, and restoration procedures. Utilities can also self-insure for certain wildfire-related damages if approved by the commission.

Texas HB3402 mandates wildfire mitigation plans for electric utilities and cooperatives in wildfire risk areas.

HB3402 requires electric utilities and cooperatives operating in wildfire risk areas to submit wildfire mitigation plans to the Public Utility Commission of Texas. These plans must include details on facility inspections, vegetation management, operations to reduce wildfire ignition, and restoration procedures. Utilities can also self-insure for certain wildfire-related damages if approved by the commission.