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  89R7748 JXC-F     By: Turner H.B. No. 4374       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 39.905, Utilities Code, is amended by   adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:           (a-1)     In addition to meeting the demand goals provided by   Subsection (a), the commission by rule shall provide a method to   establish an annual energy savings goal of one percent not later   than the 2032 calendar year for each electric utility. The method   must be based on the existing and expected usage of electricity   delivered in a utility's service area that is required to pay the   annual energy efficiency cost recovery fee. In adopting rules, the   commission may provide for cost caps for the implementation of this   subsection and provide good cause exceptions for a utility that is   unable to meet the goal in a cost-effective manner.          SECTION 2.  The Public Utility Commission of Texas shall   adopt rules to implement the changes made by this Act to Section   39.905, Utilities Code, not later than December 31, 2025.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.