HB 144 Compliance Insights
Practical guidance for Texas utilities preparing for the January 2027 PUCT deadline.
From Smokehouse Creek to Sec. 38.103: Why Texas Utilities Need Forensic Compliance Documentation Before January 2027
The Smokehouse Creek Fire exposed the gap between inspection records and forensic documentation. HB 144 closes that gap — here's what 153 Texas utilities must prepare.
Read articleHow the DCRF Connects to HB 144: Why Your Pole Investment Documentation Matters More Than Ever
Texas IOUs filing DCRFs will face HB 144 scrutiny on pole replacement documentation. The same standard applies to cooperatives and municipals.
Read articleWhat Is Texas HB 144 and How Does It Affect Your Cooperative?
House Bill 144 requires every Texas electric utility to submit pole inspection and management plans to the PUCT by January 2027. Here's what it means for your cooperative.
Read articleThe January 2027 Deadline: Your 9-Month Compliance Countdown
With less than a year until the PUCT deadline, Texas cooperatives and municipal utilities need a compliance plan now. This article breaks down the timeline and what to prioritize.
Read articleHB 144 Compliance Checklist: What Texas Utilities Need Before January 2027
A 9-point compliance checklist mapped directly to Sec. 38.103 subsections. See what most utilities have today vs. what the PUCT expects.
Read articlePUCT Monthly Reporting Under HB 144: What Utilities Must Submit Each Month
Per-pole pass/fail, safe/reliable/extreme weather — every month for 24 months. Here's what Sec. 38.103(e) requires.
Read articleYour Pole Inspection Spreadsheet Won't Survive a Guidehouse Review
The accountability gap between tracking inspections and proving they happened. Why spreadsheet-based compliance fails under regulatory scrutiny.
Read articleNot sure where your cooperative stands on HB 144?