Texas 89th Legislature
City Government--utilities
5 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 7 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
5 bills require immediate attention
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation.
Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
City Government--utilities Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (12)
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.
Relating to notice provided to a retail electric customer of the procedure for requesting vegetation management near a transmission or distribution line.
Relating to notice provided to a retail electric customer of the procedure for requesting vegetation management near a transmission or distribution line.
Relating to information regarding certain charges for services provided by municipally owned utility systems.
Relating to information regarding certain charges for services provided by municipally owned utility systems.
Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation.
Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation.
Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system.
Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Relating to connection of utilities by certain entities in certain subdivisions formerly located in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on city government--utilities passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 12 laws related to city government--utilities. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of city government--utilities policy in Texas.
- Did city government--utilities bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- City Government--utilities legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 House bills and 5 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most city government--utilities bills?
- The leading authors of city government--utilities legislation include Rep. Ken King (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on city government--utilities issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for city government--utilities legislation?
- Among the 12 city government--utilities bills enacted, 5 have critical compliance urgency and 7 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to city government--utilities in Texas law?
- City Government--utilities legislation frequently overlaps with City Government, Utilities, Utilities--electric. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for city government--utilities legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 7 of the 12 city government--utilities bills (58%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on city government--utilities policy.
- When do Texas city government--utilities laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some city government--utilities bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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