SB 2434 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the prioritization of natural gas deliveries to certain electric power generation units.

SB 2434 requires Texas gas utilities to prioritize natural gas deliveries to natural-gas-fired power plants during supply shortages, placing them at the same priority level as hospitals, water facilities, and other essential services. This directly affects gas utilities and natural-gas-powered electricity generators by mandating that these power plants receive gas before non-essential commercial or industrial customers during shortages. The bill defines "human needs customers" to include these power plants under Section 121.159 of the Utilities Code. It takes effect September 1, 2025, and does not alter existing priorities for residential or emergency services.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 13, 2025 Last action Apr 29, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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