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Digest
HB 842 directs the Public Utility Commission of Texas to study the feasibility of burying power lines in the Gulf Coast region, defined as within 150 miles of the Gulf of Mexico. The study will evaluate the costs, maintenance implications, and potential savings from reduced weather-related outages, with findings due to state leadership by September 1, 2026. The law expires on October 31, 2026, and takes effect on September 1, 2025.
Author
Suleman Lalani
Contact the Author
Rep. Suleman Lalani
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0596
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.212
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