CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric Files 8-K

TL;DR

CNP subsidiary filed an 8-K on 9/17/25 for amendments and other events.

AI Summary

CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC filed an 8-K on September 17, 2025, reporting amendments to its articles of incorporation or bylaws, other events, and financial statements. The filing also includes information about CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Co II, LLC, which is an asset-backed securities entity.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates potential changes to the company's governance or financial structure, which could impact investors and stakeholders.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of corporate events and does not appear to contain immediate negative financial news.

Key Numbers

• 0000048732 — Central Index Key (CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC identifier)
• 0002072436 — Central Index Key (CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Co II, LLC identifier)

Key Players & Entities

• CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC (company) — Filer
• CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Co II, LLC (company) — Related Entity
• 1111 LOUISIANA STREET (location) — Business Address
• HOUSTON (location) — City
• TX (location) — State
• 77002 (location) — ZIP Code
• 713-207-7414 (phone_number) — Business Phone
• 20250917 (date) — Filing Date

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $401,521,000 — ber 17, 2025, the Issuing Entity issued $401,521,000 aggregate principal amount of its Serie

Filing Documents

• tm2517786d14_8k.htm (8-K) — 53KB
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• tm2517786d14_ex5-1.htm (EX-5.1) — 19KB
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• tm2517786d14_ex10-1.htm (EX-10.1) — 573KB
• tm2517786d14_ex10-2.htm (EX-10.2) — 206KB
• tm2517786d14_ex10-3.htm (EX-10.3) — 65KB
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03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year On September 17, 2025, the Limited Liability Company Agreement of CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Company II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the "Issuing Entity"), was amended and restated (the "A&R LLC Agreement") in the form previously disclosed on the Issuing Entity's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2025 and described in the Prospectus (as defined below). The A&R LLC Agreement was adopted by CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, a Texas limited liability company ("CenterPoint Houston"), the sole member of the Issuing Entity.

01. Other Events

Item 8.01. Other Events On September 17, 2025, the Issuing Entity issued $401,521,000 aggregate principal amount of its Series 2025-A Senior Secured System Restoration Bonds (the "System Restoration Bonds"), pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of September 17, 2025, by and among the Issuing Entity, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as indenture trustee (the "Trustee"), and U.S. Bank National Association, as securities intermediary, as supplemented by the Series Supplement (together, the "Indenture"), dated as of September 17, 2025, by and between the Issuing Entity and the Trustee. The System Restoration Bonds were offered pursuant to the Prospectus dated September 9, 2025 (the "Prospectus"). In connection with the issuance of the System Restoration Bonds, CenterPoint Houston and the Issuing Entity are filing the exhibits listed in Item 9.01, which are annexed hereto as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 3.1 Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Company II, LLC, dated as of September 17, 2025. 4.1 Indenture by and among CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Company II, LLC, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Indenture Trustee, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Securities Intermediary (including the forms of the System Restoration Bonds and the form of Series Supplement), dated as of September 17, 2025. 4.2 Series Supplement by and between CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Company II, LLC and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Indenture Trustee, dated as of September 17, 2025. 5.1 Opinion of Baker Botts L.L.P. with respect to legality of the System Restoration Bonds. 8.1 Opinion of Baker Botts L.L.P. with respect to federal tax matters. 10.1 System Restoration Property Servicing Agreement by and between CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Company II, LLC and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, as Servicer, dated as of September 17, 2025. 10.2 System Restoration Property Sale Agreement by and between CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Company II, LLC and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, as Seller, dated as of September 17, 2025. 10.3 Administration Agreement by and between CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Company II, LLC and CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, as Administrator, dated as of September 17, 2025. 23.1 Consent of Baker Botts L.L.P. (included as part of its opinions filed as Exhibits 5.1 and 8.1 ). 99.1 Opinion of Baker Botts L.L.P. with respect to certain U.S. and Texas constitutional matters. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: September 17, 2025 CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC By: /s/ Kristie L. Colvin Kristie L. Colvin Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESTORATION BOND COMPANY II, LLC By: /s/ Kristie L. Colvin Kristie L. Colvin Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

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