Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies have filed wildfire response plans

Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies in Texas have filed wildfire response plans – WTOP News

Only eight of 160 utility companies that operate in fire-prone areas of Texas have complied with a law that helps mitigate wildfires, lawmakers recently learned

Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies in Texas have filed wildfire response plans

Only eight of 160 utility companies that operate in fire-prone areas of Texas have complied with a law that helps mitigate wildfires, lawmakers recently learned. The revelation comes on the heels of a chaotic wildfire season that has continued through the summer.

Most Texas utilities not complying with law on wildfire plans

Lawmakers recently learned of the slow progress made by the companies, which have four months to come under compliance with the law prompted by the 2024 Panhandle wildfires.

Despite state law, only eight of 160 utility companies have filed wildfire response plans

Lawmakers recently learned of the slow progress made by the companies, which have four months to come under compliance with the law prompted by the 2024 Panhandle wildfires.