Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB143 mandates the Railroad Commission (RRC) and Public Utility Commission (PUC) to forcibly disconnect electrical service to oil and gas well sites and surface facilities that fail to meet National Electrical Code (NEC) standards or exhibit visible deterioration. This legislation converts routine maintenance issues into immediate business continuity risks for all upstream and midstream operators, effective immediately upon enactment.
Rep. Ken King·House Bill·Regular Session
Local Government Authorities • Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) • Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) • State Fire Marshal
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB143
HB143 mandates the Railroad Commission (RRC) and Public Utility Commission (PUC) to forcibly disconnect electrical service to oil and gas well sites and surface facilities that fail to meet National Electrical Code (NEC) standards or exhibit visible deterioration. This legislation converts routine maintenance issues into immediate business continuity risks for all upstream and midstream operators, effective immediately upon enactment.
HB143 was authored by Texas Representative Ken King during the Regular Session.
HB143 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB143 is enforced by Local Government Authorities, Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) and State Fire Marshal.
The regulatory priority for HB143 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB143 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB143 addresses topics including oil & gas, safety, utilities, utilities--electric and fire marshal.
Key dates for HB143: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB143 establishes the following penalties: operational/administrative penalty of Forced disconnection of electrical service for Failure to maintain electrical lines/poles to NEC standards or visible deficiencies (leaning, cracking) posing fire/injury risk; operational penalty of Mandatory mitigation costs for Dangerous conditions identified by state fire marshal or local government authority upon inspection. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB143 primarily affects utility companies and energy providers. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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