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Committee reviews substitute to codify interagency process for disconnecting power at hazardous well sites
Summary
A committee substitute to House Bill 143 would codify an MOU between the Railroad Commission and the Public Utility Commission allowing coordinated notices and disconnection of electrical service at well sites posing wildfire risk; sponsors said agencies and stakeholders reached agreement on inspection responsibilities, timelines and restoration.
The committee substitute to House Bill 143 would codify a memorandum of understanding developed after 2024 wildfires, clarifying how the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas coordinate to notify electric utilities and, where necessary, disconnect power at well sites with safety concerns.
Senator Hancock, sponsor in the Senate, told the Committee on Natural…
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