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TexasTexasBillHB 3970
Interconnection and operation of large loads
Would have set rules for interconnecting and operating large electric loads such as data centers on the ERCOT grid.
Died in Senate committee when the regular session adjourned sine dieMay 15, 2025 1 year ago
- Body
- Texas Legislature
- Session
- 2025
- Introduced
- Mar 6, 2025
- Votes
- House 142-0
- Sponsors
- R (Republican)Republican
- Topics
- Data centers
Timeline
May 15, 2025 1 year ago
May 1, 2025 1 year ago
Mar 6, 2025 1 year ago
Sponsors
- R (Republican)Drew Darby
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Change log
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