Texas HB4302 regulates vegetation management cost recovery by electric utilities.

Texas HB4302 amends the Utilities Code to establish procedures for the recovery of vegetation management costs by electric utilities. The Public Utility Commission can review and adjust these costs, ensuring they are collected or refunded to customers within 90 days. Utilities must apply to reconcile these costs every two years. The bill also outlines procedures for interim adjustments and protests, ensuring affected parties can request hearings. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4302 regulates vegetation management cost recovery by electric utilities.

Texas HB4302 amends the Utilities Code to establish procedures for the recovery of vegetation management costs by electric utilities. The Public Utility Commission can review and adjust these costs, ensuring they are collected or refunded to customers within 90 days. Utilities must apply to reconcile these costs every two years. The bill also outlines procedures for interim adjustments and protests, ensuring affected parties can request hearings. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.