AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2026-199R, adopting Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rule 25.61 implementing Senate Bill 1789, providing for municipally owned utility compliance with newly established inspection, serviceability, and reporting standards; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to implement Rule 25.61 on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: November 17, 2026
Department: Utilities – Ekaterina Fitos
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Background Information:
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) published a Proposal for Adoption (PFA) on September 18, 2026 for 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §25.61, finalizing its rulemaking for the implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 1789/Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) §38.006. Through §25.61, the PUC has established new inspection requirements, a uniform Serviceability Grading System, and a corresponding Corrective Action Timeline. These standards align closely with existing industry standards, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
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