Relating to the creation of a list of priority facilities by electric utilities.

Contracts

• Terms of Service: Update agreements for critical infrastructure clients. Explicitly state that inclusion on the Priority List governs restoration sequencing and load-shed management, but does not constitute a guarantee of uninterrupted power or 100% uptime.
• Data Privacy: Ensure vendor agreements for your web portal reflect that this data is statutorily confidential and exempt from the Public Information Act.

Hiring/Training

• Designated Officer: Appoint a specific compliance officer responsible for transmitting the list to the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) during a disaster.
• Vetting Team: Train engineering or customer service staff to validate facility types (e.g., verifying a nursing home license or a TDCJ contract) to meet the 14-day response deadline.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• The Priority Database: Maintain a segregated list containing Name, Facility Type, and Address. This must be exportable immediately upon a disaster declaration.
• Audit Trail: You must log two specific timestamps for every applicant to prove compliance:
• 1. Date Request Received.
• 2. Date Determination Notice Sent (Must be $\le$ 14 days).

Fees & Costs

• IT Implementation: Immediate budget allocation required for secure web form deployment.
• No New Fees: The statute does not authorize charging facilities for inclusion on the list.