Texas HB5475 mandates a study on the effectiveness of the state's underground facility damage prevention and safety system.

Texas HB5475 requires the Railroad Commission of Texas, in collaboration with the Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation, to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the state's underground facility damage prevention and safety system. The study must identify the leading causes of underground utility damage, assess the adequacy of resources for locating and marking utility facilities, and recommend solutions. It must also examine best practices from across the country to reduce risks and improve communication, processes, and safety standards.

Texas HB5475 mandates a study on the effectiveness of the state's underground facility damage prevention and safety system.

Texas HB5475 requires the Railroad Commission of Texas, in collaboration with the Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation, to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the state's underground facility damage prevention and safety system. The study must identify the leading causes of underground utility damage, assess the adequacy of resources for locating and marking utility facilities, and recommend solutions. It must also examine best practices from across the country to reduce risks and improve communication, processes, and safety standards.