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House approves bill requiring periodic security exercises for critical electricity facilities
Summary
The Texas House passed legislation directing utilities and regulators to conduct tabletop or simulated security exercises at designated "critical facilities" at least once every two years and to clarify roles for providers, ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission.
The Texas House gave final approval to a bill that directs utilities and regulators to conduct regular security exercises at designated electricity facilities.
The measure, carried in the House by Rep. Ann Lawson and originating in the Senate under Sen. Hall, requires simulated or tabletop exercises “at least once every two years” at transmission substations and associated control centers that the bill labels critical facilities.
Proponents said the exercises will help utilities, law enforcement and regulators prepare for…
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