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

Lawmakers in Texas recently learned that only eight out of 160 utility companies operating in fire-prone areas of the state have complied with a state law requiring them to file wildfire response plans designed to help mitigate potential fires.

This low compliance rate was revealed in the wake of a chaotic wildfire season that has continued to impact the region, highlighting a significant gap in utility preparedness under the current state mandates.