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SB 483

Relating to the sharing and protection of certain utility proprietary customer information.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Carol Alvarado and 3 co-sponsors

SB 483 establishes Texas rules for utility companies' sharing of customer proprietary information, requiring consent standards and defining protected data categories.

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Bill Summary · SB 483

Legislative bill overview

SB 483 establishes rules for how utility companies can share and protect customer proprietary information in Texas. The bill creates standards for when utilities must obtain customer consent before sharing data and defines what information qualifies as proprietary under state law.

Why is this important

Utility companies collect sensitive data about consumer energy usage patterns, billing information, and personal circumstances. Clear rules about data sharing protect customer privacy while allowing utilities to operate efficiently and potentially work with third-party energy service providers. This affects millions of Texas utility customers and the competitive landscape for energy services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "proprietary information": Disagreement over which data types deserve protection versus which can be shared for business purposes without explicit consent
  • Third-party access rights: Tension between consumer privacy advocates who want strict consent requirements and energy service companies wanting easier access to customer data for efficiency programs
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about whether penalties for violations are sufficient and who oversees compliance with information-sharing rules

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

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