Texas Wildfire Plans Face Year-End Utility Filing Deadline
Texas utilities are preparing wildfire mitigation plans required under a state law passed after the 2024 Panhandle fires, but only eight of 160 utilities had filed plans by September 21. The Public Utility Commission is tracking compliance as companies work toward the end-of-year filing deadline. Key Takeaways Eight of 160 utilities had filed required wildfire mitigation plans by September 21. House Bill 145 established the wildfire mitigation plan requirement after the 2024 Panhandle wildfires. Utility plans must address emergency procedures, vegetation management and equipment inspections. The Public Utility Commission is monitoring utility compliance with the requirement. Utilities have until the end
