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HB 941

Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Ben Bumgarner and 10 co-sponsors

HB 941 strengthens Texas electric grid resilience by establishing municipal responsibilities and coordination mechanisms to improve reliability and infrastructure robustness.

Referred to State Affairs
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Bill Summary · HB 941

Legislative bill overview

HB 941 addresses measures to strengthen the resilience and reliability of Texas's electric grid while establishing specific provisions affecting certain municipalities' involvement in grid management and infrastructure. The bill was filed in November 2024 and is currently in the State Affairs Committee following its first reading in March 2025.

Why is this important

Texas's power grid has faced scrutiny following winter storms and peak demand periods that exposed vulnerabilities. Electric grid resilience directly impacts public safety, economic stability, and the state's ability to support growing population and industrial demands. Municipal involvement in grid planning and operations can significantly influence local infrastructure investment and service reliability.

Potential points of contention

  • Municipal authority scope: Unclear which municipalities are covered and what specific powers or obligations they would gain or lose regarding grid operations and planning
  • Cost allocation: Potential disputes over who bears financial responsibility for resilience improvements—municipalities, ratepayers, energy providers, or the state
  • Regulatory jurisdiction: Possible conflicts between municipal control and state-level ERCOT oversight, or between local interests and regional grid efficiency needs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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