Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.

SB 2984 requires electric cooperatives, utilities, and municipally owned utilities in Texas to submit detailed plans to the Public Utility Commission for managing and inspecting distribution poles (the poles carrying power lines). Each plan must outline the scope, staff roles, inspection processes, personnel training, and a budget, with the Commission having 180 days to approve or reject it. Utilities must submit their initial plans by January 1, 2026, and update them every three years to report compliance and costs. The bill directly affects all entities that distribute electricity to the public, aiming to standardize pole safety and maintenance practices.