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Regulatory updates and field-tested guidance for power, telecom, and water utilities.
Regulatory update · June 23, 2026
Texas changed the rules on utility pole inspections. Here’s what every power utility needs to know.
House Bill 144 and Senate Bill 1789 move Texas from reactive pole maintenance to a statewide, documented inspection framework. Plans are due to the PUCT by January 1, 2027.
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