89th Legislature, Regular Session
HB 608
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
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89R3503 CXP-D By: Rosenthal H.B. No. 608 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 39, Utilities Code, is amended by adding Section 39.171 to read as follows: Sec. 39.171. RESTRICTION ON POWER PURCHASED FOR ERCOT POWER REGION. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the commission shall prohibit an independent organization certified under Section 39.151 for the ERCOT power region from purchasing more electricity on a daily basis from a facility capable of generating electricity