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iv. pipeline operators shall have in place performance bonds like those the state has i' its own contracts. 23. increase existing orjcreate new grant program funding that provides financial assistance to local governmental public safety agencies for public safety resources, including legislation that supports the us and the purchase of body cameras and associated data storage costs. 24. harden the state s ielectric grid against blackouts, especially those caused by extreme weather events. 25. provide additional I ools for municipally owned electric utilities to harden their systems against blackouts, especially those caused by extreme weather events. 26. mitigate the cost and liabilities of the outage event caused by Winter Storm Uri from being passed on to cities and city residents. 27. provide stabilization and funding for the electric grid in response to increased demand. 28. ensure that each city gets at least one vote on appraisal district board members. 29. strengthen current law as it relates to catalytic convertor theft and prevention, including increasing penalties for auto repair facilities and individual sellers who resell or are in possession of stolen catalytic converters. 30. promote increased flexibility under the Texas Open Meetings Act, including flexibility for public participations , so long as the legislation doesn't mandate any new costs on local governments. 31. give cities more in�ut in the municipal utility district development process within the city limits and ETJ, including legislation that promotes additional transparency in the process for cities and city residents. 32. raise the threshold) for the 'la super majority requirements triggered by the opposition of landowners close {,o proposed zoning changes from 20% of property ownership interest within the notification area, to 50%. 33. add safeguards to t e formation of new municipal utility districts (MUDs) through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality process, limit MUDs administrative costs, require MUDs to meet in the cities they tax from, coordinate with local cities or counties on MUD board elections, and provide additional financial information to citizens in an open and transparent manne� 34. allow for competitive procurement of the professional services enumerated in the Professional Services Procurement Act by home rule and general law municipalities. 35. allow for the expansion and preservation of diverse, affordable housing in cities, including additional appropriations.