S.B. 75

# S.B. 75 Analysis Senate Bill 75 is a Texas energy bill designed to strengthen the resilience of the state's electric grid in response to major power outages that occurred in 2011 and 2021, which caused deaths, economic losses, and widespread suffering—particularly affecting vulnerable populations. The bill's main purpose is to require utilities to prioritize grid security and protection against hazards through implementation of a comprehensive "all hazards resilience" plan, recognizing that current market incentives are insufficient to motivate utilities to invest in grid reliability. Key impacts include enhanced protections for critical infrastructure sectors that depend on consistent electrical power, improved business competitiveness by ensuring operational continuity during disasters, and greater public confidence in Texas's energy system, which the legislature argues will provide significant long-term economic benefits exceeding traditional business tax incentives.