HB 2014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 2084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of property used for renewable energy electric generation for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2372 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the interconnection of a solar energy device to an electricity distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the required procurement of an alternative power supply for certain power generation facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3696 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation resources.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3811 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which certain solar energy devices have been installed.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a grant and loan program to promote the installation of on-site solar energy and energy storage for resilience.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to distributed renewable generation and energy storage resources.
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
HJR 144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which a solar energy device has been installed based on the cost of acquiring and installing the device.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 398 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain resources and facilities for distributed generation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 760 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the removal of solar power facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 829 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1029 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for an ad valorem tax abatement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
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 1772 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pollinator-Smart program for solar energy sites.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to imposing a tax on the value of tax preferences received by wind and solar electric generators.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 205 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which certain solar energy devices have been installed.
Filed
HJR 19 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which a solar energy device has been installed based on the cost of acquiring and installing the device.
Filed
HB 200 87-2 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the prohibition on the transportation, storage, and disposal of high-level radioactive waste in certain areas.
House: Environmental Regulation
Postponed
HB 236 87-2 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the prohibition on the transportation, storage, and disposal of high-level radioactive waste in certain areas.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 130 87-3 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which certain solar energy devices have been installed.
Filed
HJR 18 87-3 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which a solar energy device has been installed based on the cost of acquiring and installing the device.
Filed
HB 2860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to on-site distributed generation and energy storage resources.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2066 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2068 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to energy efficiency performance standards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 1597 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct an evaluation and submit a report regarding the use of wind and solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater on real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 199 85-1 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of an electric utility to impose a rate or charge on an owner of solar or wind electric generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 706 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property on which a solar or wind-powered energy device is installed or constructed.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the installation of solar-powered stop signs by a property owners' association.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 3539 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1626 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the enforcement of restrictive covenants regarding solar panels.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2500 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of solar energy property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 3214 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3584 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to rates charged and credits granted by certain electric utilities to retail customers with on-site solar generation capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3843 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to providing, facilitating, or aiding the use of solar power or other alternative energy source in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 304 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to requiring solar panels to be offered by certain builders of new homes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 305 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain solar energy devices.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1278 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of solar energy property.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to rates charged and credits granted by certain electric utilities to retail customers with on-site solar generation capacity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 362 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar energy devices and certain roofing materials on property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 450 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 774 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to net metering for public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the regulation of distributed renewable generation of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2428 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2961 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a program for the development of solar energy industry in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to loans for energy improvements.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3532 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 2688 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 362.
Reported enrolled
SB 238 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar energy devices on property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 302 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 330 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
SB 447 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
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 618 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain solar energy devices.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to requiring solar panels to be offered by certain builders of new homes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 981 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of distributed renewable generation of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SR 1253 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 362.
Reported enrolled
HB 25 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 278 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 798 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
HB 1140 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the purchase and installation of solar energy devices connected to an electric transmission or distribution system.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 1328 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1697 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a solar energy technology generation incentive program to be administered by electric utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1980 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the use of solar energy in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Subcommittee members named
HB 2226 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain solar and wind energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2753 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the voluntary assessment of property owners by a county to finance certain solar energy improvements.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2956 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of solar energy panels by a property owners' association.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3045 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the development of a solar energy visualization platform by the State Energy Conservation Office.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a solar generation incentive program.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3706 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Tex Sun solar energy system rebate program.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3849 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the licensing and regulation of limited solar electric installers and limited solar electric contractors.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4098 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to distributed solar generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4239 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the creation of a solar and distributed renewable generation incentive program.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4459 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to economic development and employment opportunities in the renewable energy or energy efficiency industries.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4637 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants affecting residential homes.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 141 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide property tax abatement for home and business owners who install solar panels on their homes or businesses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 236 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 403 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of solar energy panels by a property owners' association.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 427 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 545 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a distributed and wholesale solar generation incentive program and to encouraging the use of solar energy devices.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 598 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to a pilot revolving loan program for retrofitting public school buildings with photovoltaic solar panels and associated energy efficiency improvements.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 599 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices and manufacturing equipment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 600 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a solar energy technology generation incentive program to be administered by electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 619 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain solar energy devices.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 620 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the state's goal for non-wind renewable electric generating capacity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 677 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to requiring solar panels to be offered by certain builders of new homes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 832 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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 1552 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants affecting residential homes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1926 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the licensing and regulation of limited solar electric installers and limited solar electric contractors.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1415 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to crediting public schools for the value of electricity generated by solar panels on public school building rooftops.
House: Government Reform Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1651 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2226 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Tex Sun solar energy system rebate program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2905 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to an exemption from electrician licensing requirements for certain work involving a solar photovoltaic system.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3243 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to requiring the installation of solar power generation panels in the construction of public schools.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3693 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to energy demand, energy load, energy efficiency incentives, energy programs, and energy performance measures.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 12 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to programs for the enhancement of air quality, including energy efficiency standards in state purchasing and energy consumption; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
SB 358 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of solar energy panels by a property owners' association.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 504 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1357 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a TexSun Solar Energy System Rebate Program.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
HB 2857 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to increasing certain new construction energy efficiency standards and reducing the consumption of natural resources.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 1561 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the promotion and development of renewable energy generation from photovoltaic and other renewable distributed generation technologies.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1953 77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to exempting renewable energy devices from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 857 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to exempting renewable energy devices from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 346 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to tax credits for corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 756 68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the creation of solar easements.
House: Energy
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
HB 905 68-0 (1983)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to standards for testing solar energy devices.
House: Energy
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 906 68-0 (1983)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to licensing of solar device installers; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 198 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to tax credits for corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
SB 518 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the creation of and laws applicable to solar easements; requiring certain provisions in an instrument creating a solar easement; making certain provisions as to restrictions which would affect the use or installation of solar devices in other legal instruments.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 848 68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the licensing of solar device installers; prescribing the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Labor and Standards; setting fees; and providing enforcement procedures and a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 1140 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to standards for rating energy devices for use in performance rating and certification of the devices and to tax exemption for certain solar energy devices.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1329 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain solar energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 673 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to tax credits for corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
HB 817 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to use of solar energy in government structures.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 818 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to exemption of solar and wind-powered energy devices from property taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 819 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to solar easements and property development measures promoting use of solar and wind energy.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 820 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to regulation of solar energy use by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Coauthor authorized
HB 1146 67-0 (1981)
Author: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to a program to demonstrate solar generation of heat for industrial purposes.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1154 67-0 (1981)
Author: Coleman, RonaldSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to a program to demonstrate solar electric repowering.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1191 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the licensing of solar device installers.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1200 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to creation of solar easements.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1315 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to standards for testing solar energy devices.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1335 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hanna, JoeSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the use of solar energy in new state buildings.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1366 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to state loans to finance the purchase, installation, or repair of solar energy devices for use in residences or to finance the purchase of residences having solar energy devices.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 36 67-0 (1981)
Author: Coleman, RonaldSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Expressing support for federal grant to construct a solar repowering facility in El Paso.
Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 251 67-0 (1981)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to creation of solar easements.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
SB 267 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to tax credits for corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling or installing solar energy devices.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 362 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to planning for, developing, and regulating the use of renewable energy; creating the Texas Renewable Energy Development Commission; providing for its powers duties and for advisory councils; providing for licensing requirements and procdures; providing for a penalty and for injunctive relief.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 363 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the use of solar energy in government structures.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 364 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Keese, Bill
Relating to exemption from taxation of value of property arising from solar and wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
SB 542 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to restrictions by ordinance, regulation, or deed on the use or installation of solar or wind energy devices.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
SB 601 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to standards for testing solar energy devices.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
SB 637 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the use of solar and wind energy in new state buildings.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 690 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the Energy Development Fund and to a program to demonstrate solar electric repowering; amending The Texas Energy Development Act of 1977.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
SB 691 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to the Energy Development Fund and to a program to demonstrate solar generation of heat from industrial purposes.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
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SB 778 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to state loans to finance the purchase, installation, or repair of solar energy devices for use in residences or to finance the purchase of residences having solar energy devices.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 1009 67-0 (1981)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to the licensing of solar device installers.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HB 79 67-1 (1981)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to exemption from property taxation for certain solar and wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 564 66-0 (1979)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to exemption of solar and wind-powered energy devices from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from subcommittee with no recommendation
HB 1229 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to exemption of solar and wind-powered energy devices from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 1501 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to solar and wind energy and their uses.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1712 66-0 (1979)
Author: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to solar, wind, geothermal, and alternate engergy fund and to the imposition, collection, administration, civil and criminal enforcement, and dedication of taxes on certain natural resources.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
SB 204 66-0 (1979)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Elizondo, Paul
Relating to exemption of solar and wind-powered energy devices from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
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SB 794 66-0 (1979)
Author: Vale, Bob
Providing legislation to encourage the use of solar and wind energy; relating to solar easements; providing for penalties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
SB 796 66-0 (1979)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to solar, wind, geothermal, and alternate energy fund and to the imposition, collection, administration, civil and criminal enforcement, and dedication of taxes on certain natural resources.
Senate: Finance
Coauthor authorized
HB 858 65-0 (1977)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Hance, Kent
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain persons manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days
HJR 63 65-0 (1977)
Author: Vale, Bob
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to authorize the legislature to exempt from taxation solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 591 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain persons manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably
SB 721 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Exempting from the Limited Sales Tax the receipts from the sale of tangible personal property to be used in solar energy systems.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SJR 53 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Vale, Bob
To authorize the legislature to exempt from taxation solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 429 64-0 (1975)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to certain tax exemptions and deductions as an incentive to the use of solar energy devices.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1899 64-0 (1975)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to a research and development program for the conversion of solar energy into electric energy.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
SB 691 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to property tax exemption for solar energy heating and cooling systems.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SJR 50 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Amending Constitution to authorize Legislature to exempt from property taxation solar energy heating or cooling systems and devices.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
HR 5 63-1 (1973)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Creating a special interim committee to study the use of solar energy.
House: Natural Resources
