HB 10
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 11
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the preparedness for extreme weather emergencies of facilities that provide electricity service; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 12
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system and to notice to elected officials of a widespread power, water, or natural gas outage or emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 13
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Disaster Reliability Council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 14
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Security and Mapping Committee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1607
87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 1672
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1951
87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to electricity pricing rules and operating procedures that eliminate or compensate for market distortion caused by certain federal tax credits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1965
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2016
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2034
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2050
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to energy emergency alerts and notifications in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2078
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2221
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a surcharge.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2354
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization to ensure access, reliability, adequacy, production, and market information of the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2467
87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the governing body and executive management team of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2470
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2472
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2480
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2506
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2522
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2529
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the membership of the governing body of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2544
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2562
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to certifying the Railroad Commission of Texas as the independent organization for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2586
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an annual audit of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2599
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ownership and use of mobile batteries to restore electric service after a natural disaster in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2630
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the governing body and corporate officers of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2638
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to periods of customer curtailment for multifamily properties during rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2653
87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the review date under the Texas Sunset Act for the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2657
87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2686
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2759
87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2818
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2820
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2839
87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2982
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study the reliability of the ERCOT electric grid.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 3061
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the generation of electricity in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3062
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3166
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during and after a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3177
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3178
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3179
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3180
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to eligibility criteria regarding commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3213
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3362
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the provision of electricity service in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3371
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency operations and weatherization plans prepared by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3468
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the composition of the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3592
87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3637
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3700
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to certain calculations made for load shedding in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3749
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the provision of electric service during extreme weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3792
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to protecting the population of Texas, its environment, and its most vulnerable communities, promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3912
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of gas facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3936
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the governing body and corporate officers of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4120
87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4167
87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4193
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an office of the inspector general at the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4224
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4236
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the target planning reserve margin for ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4323
87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the development of a plan to reregulate the electric market in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4462
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to statewide requirements for electric energy storage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4466
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the responsibility for ancillary services costs incurred for the operation of intermittent wind and solar resources.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4492
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to financing certain costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4502
87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to cost recovery for costs arising from the interconnection of certain electric generation facilities with the ERCOT transmission system.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4512
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to set wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4542
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to municipally owned utilities in ERCOT accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4557
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to customer disclaimers by billing utilities and the creation of a statewide alert system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4559
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the load shed protocols within the ERCOT power region; authorizing a study.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4560
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of the Public Utility Counsel, and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4562
87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the extreme weather emergency preparedness of facilities providing gas or fuel to be used in the production of an electric service; requiring reporting.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 2
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 3
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 415
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 743
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization to ensure access, reliability, adequacy, production, and market information of the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 761
87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 817
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the winterization and emergency preparedness for electric utilities, power generation companies, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 835
87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1252
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an annual audit of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1272
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1278
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the responsibility for ancillary services costs incurred for the operation of intermittent generation resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1281
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to a reliability assessment of the ERCOT power grid and certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1282
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to cost recovery for costs arising from the interconnection of certain electric generation facilities with the ERCOT transmission system.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1303
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1325
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1331
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to electric energy storage in the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1352
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1593
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ensuring system reliability of electricity generation through use of a compliance monitor and an enforcement division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1606
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1624
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1728
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the equalization for road use by and public charging infrastructure for alternatively fueled vehicles; authorizing a fee and a surcharge.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Returned to Calendars Committee
SB 1749
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the eligibility and designation of certain gas entities and gas facilities as critical during an energy emergency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1750
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to extreme weather preparedness of critical electric and natural gas infrastructure; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1843
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the weather preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2052
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of electricity service in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2076
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prevention of and response to blackout conditions in the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2077
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study of certain Electric Reliability Council of Texas actions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2109
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the provision of electricity service in this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 2142
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to correcting the prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold in the ERCOT market during a certain period.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2227
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2231
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 63
87-1 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to reports regarding inadequate power supply in the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 112
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Filed
HB 132
87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the target planning reserve margin for ERCOT.
Filed
HB 142
87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the members of the governing body of an independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 161
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
Filed
HB 218
87-1 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to electricity pricing rules and operating procedures that eliminate or compensate for market distortion caused by certain federal tax credits.
Filed
HB 275
87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 277
87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 278
87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Filed
SB 28
87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 67
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Filed
HB 68
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
Filed
HB 197
87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the members of the governing body of an independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 230
87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 232
87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
Filed
SB 28
87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 63
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Filed
HB 64
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
Filed
HB 97
87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
SB 23
87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 2493
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2591
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2908
86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to a study of potential rules, procedures, and protocols to eliminate or compensate for market distortion caused by certain federal tax credits.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3377
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3378
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
SB 475
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 936
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1003
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1941
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2232
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a study of the elimination of the effects of federal renewable energy subsidies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 788
85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1460
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to electricity service provided by municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1665
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the regulation of cross-border electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2910
85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to electric rates imposed on residential customers by certain electric utilities in the ERCOT region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3534
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certain places of worship.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4217
85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1510
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certain places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1999
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2561
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the allocation of congestion rents in the ERCOT wholesale market.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4097
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to seawater desalination projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 933
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to review transmission interconnections that enable imports or exports from the ERCOT power grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1284
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1398
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas on securing critical infrastructure from electromagnetic, geomagnetic, terrorist, and cyber-attack threats.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1570
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the determination of the amount of energy available for sale from a clean energy project to a wholesale power purchaser.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2920
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the consideration of adequate alternatives to resolve transmission constraints.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1139
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the exclusion of hospital facilities from a rolling blackout.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1257
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a settlement in a contested case involving an integrated utility operating outside of ERCOT in areas of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1280
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to attaining reserve capacity margins in power regions to meet expected peak demand.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1478
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the satisfaction of annual renewable energy requirements by certain utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1421
82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the classification, use, and regulation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1629
82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs, public information regarding energy efficiency programs, and the participation of loads in certain energy markets.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1986
82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2044
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2134
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2264
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3200
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3558
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to information used by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to settle or resettle a market participant's load or certain trade days.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 492
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a distributed solar generation incentive program.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 652
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 661
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions, as applicable, of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Point of order sustained
SB 689
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 898
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to energy efficiency programs in institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 924
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the duties of certain utilities regarding energy efficiency reports and emergency notification systems.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 943
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the classification, use, and regulation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1031
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to design, construction, renovation, and energy efficiency standards for buildings.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1133
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1153
82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1604
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency, including load management and demand response in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1783
81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the Internet broadcasting of Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT public hearings and meetings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2782
81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4059
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the monitoring of electric generation offers in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4330
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to a study concerning the feasibility and viability of certain time-differentiated pricing schemes for electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4645
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the recovery of transmission costs imposed on electric cooperatives and certain utilities in ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 428
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the requirement that retail electric providers give notice to customers before permanently ceasing to operate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1420
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale of electric energy produced by distributed renewable generation owners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1821
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a study and a pilot project with regard to, and the implementation of policies to promote, the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 2165
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 553
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to market power abuse in the wholesale electricity market and pricing safeguards in certain markets; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 1777
79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to regulation of the electric power market and energy efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 743
79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to independent organizations in ERCOT and their regulation and certification by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1494
79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the unbundling of electric utilities in the transition to competitive retail electric markets.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
HB 349
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to competition in retail electric markets.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee