Relating to the establishment of an independent market monitor for the natural gas market by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and an independent organization certified for a power region.

HB 2166 establishes an independent market monitor for Texas' natural gas market, selected by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) to detect market manipulation and recommend efficiency improvements. The monitor, funded through existing PUC fees, will oversee natural gas transactions tied to electricity supply chains (as defined in the Utilities Code) and require full access to relevant operations data from certified independent organizations. It operates under PUC supervision while the PUC and Railroad Commission retain all enforcement authority. The bill mandates specific reporting requirements, staffing standards, and qualifications for the monitor's personnel through future PUC rules. This directly affects natural gas market participants, pipeline operators, and electricity supply chain facilities in Texas.