Texas SB2025 amends risk mitigation planning and liability for electric service providers.

Texas SB2025 amends the Texas Utilities Code to modify risk mitigation planning and liability for electric service providers. Electric utilities, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives must file a wildfire mitigation plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The plan must include details on wildfire risk areas, vegetation management, operations to reduce wildfire ignition, and procedures for system restoration. The commission reviews and approves these plans, which also serve as an affirmative defense in liability cases for wildfires.

Texas SB2025 amends risk mitigation planning and liability for electric service providers.

Texas SB2025 amends the Texas Utilities Code to modify risk mitigation planning and liability for electric service providers. Electric utilities, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives must file a wildfire mitigation plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The plan must include details on wildfire risk areas, vegetation management, operations to reduce wildfire ignition, and procedures for system restoration. The commission reviews and approves these plans, which also serve as an affirmative defense in liability cases for wildfires.