HB 1915 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to land services performed by a landman.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Energy--General | Energy--Geothermal | Energy--Nuclear | Energy--Solar | Energy--Wind | Lawyers | Mines & Mineral Resources | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the use of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Nuclear | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the reenactment of expired provisions of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Nuclear | Energy--Wind | Property Interests--Personal Property | REINVESTMENT ZONES | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 3650 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of fusion energy.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
HB 3836 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the delegation of authority to issue permits for nuclear power reactor operators from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
HB 3920 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to reliability programs adopted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4003 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding the electric grid facilities that use nuclear energy to generate electricity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4004 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to reliability programs adopted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4284 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the On-Site Load Mitigation Grant Program to mitigate the demand for energy on the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4738 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into the electric grid facilities that use nuclear energy to generate electricity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | Interim Studies | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Utilities--General
HB 4955 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for property tax relief.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Nuclear | Energy--Wind | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric
SB 1378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the procurement and operation of backup generation facilities for the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Nuclear | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1404 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a work group to study the benefits of coal-to-nuclear electric generating facility conversion.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Energy--General | Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Air | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1975 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the delegation of authority to issue permits for nuclear power reactor operators from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Nuclear | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
SB 2274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the regulation of fusion energy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Nuclear | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
HB 994 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Energy--Nuclear | Utilities--Electric
SB 405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Nuclear | Utilities--Electric
HB 2721 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the procedure used by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in acting on certain applications for a permit, permit amendment, or permit renewal for a nuclear electric generation facility.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS
HB 1386 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to regulation of the decommissioning costs of certain nuclear-powered commercial electric generating units.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Utilities--Electric
HR 2894 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1386.
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Electric
SB 1547 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to regulation of the decommissioning costs of certain nuclear-powered commercial electric generation units.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Nuclear | Utilities--Electric
SR 1250 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1386.
Reported enrolled
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Electric
HB 2601 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to security personnel at commercial nuclear power plants.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Postponed
| Energy--Nuclear | PEACE OFFICERS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HCR 20 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the agreement between the State of Texas and the AEC.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
| ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION, U.S. | Energy--Nuclear | NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION, U.S. | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 1517 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to authority of security personnel at commercial nuclear power plants.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
| Energy--Nuclear | PEACE OFFICERS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 2552 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the electric utility that operates a nuclear safety asset and the payment of the nuclear safety fee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Nuclear | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Utilities--Electric
HB 2904 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the location of the site of the facility for disposal of low-level radioactive waste and activities conducted at the site.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY
HB 2549 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to costs of decommissioning nuclear plants.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Nuclear
HB 2099 71-0 (1989)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the Public Utility Regulatory Act and encouraging utilities to actively seek alternative energy sources before commencing construction of any new power plant and to use competitive bidding to assure that....
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Energy--Nuclear | Purchasing, Public | Utilities--General
HB 1909 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, AlbertSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Science & Technology Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Energy--Nuclear | NATIONAL RESEARCH LABORATORY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUPERCONDUCTING SUPER COLLIDER ACCELERATOR PROJECT
HB 2085 70-0 (1987)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the creation, organization, powers, duties, and financing of authorities related to the establishment, construction, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of a superconducting super collider facility and its neighboring communities; providing a criminal penalty; granting the power of eminent domain; and limiting the issuance of bonds by and providing for financial audits of the Texas National Research Laboratory Commission.
House: Science & Technology Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| BONDS | Energy--Nuclear | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SUPERCONDUCTING SUPER COLLIDER ACCELERATOR PROJECT
HB 2375 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to the use of costs of disposal of nuclear wastes and decommissioning nuclear plants in ratemaking considerations.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
HB 2440 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to reassigning certain radiation control functions from the Texas Department of Health to the Texas Water Commission.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2447 70-0 (1987)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to reviews of the planning and construction of nuclear generating plants by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
| Energy--Nuclear | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
HB 2597 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to creation of a Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston - University Park.
House: Science & Technology Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Nuclear | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | SUPERCONDUCTING SUPER COLLIDER ACCELERATOR PROJECT | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-UNIVERSITY PARK
SB 1284 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to reviews of the planning and construction of nuclear generating plants by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
| Energy--Nuclear | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
HB 1719 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to a nonbinding referendum on the question of locating a federal high-level nuclear waste disposal facility in this state.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Energy--Nuclear
HB 832 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, civil and criminal enforcement, and allocation of a severance tax on uranium.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Energy--Nuclear | Taxation--General
HB 1413 67-0 (1981)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Wilson, John
Relating to jurisdiction over activities associated with uranium exploration.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
SB 923 67-0 (1981)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to jurisdiction over activities associated with uranium exploration.
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Energy--Nuclear | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 690 66-0 (1979)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to the imposition, rate, collection, administration, and civil and criminal enforcement of taxes on uranium.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Energy--Nuclear | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 1005 66-0 (1979)
Author: Martin, Tom
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, civil and criminal enforcement, and allocation of a severance tax on uranium.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Energy--Nuclear | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 1368 66-0 (1979)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to uranium surface mining and reclamation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Energy--Nuclear | Mines & Mineral Resources | URANIUM SURFACE MINING & RECLAMATION ACT, TEXAS
HB 2043 66-0 (1979)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to the purchase by the state of the share of the city of Austin in the South Texas Nuclear Project.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Energy--Nuclear | Purchasing--State
SB 1141 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to uranium surface mining and reclamation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Mines & Mineral Resources | URANIUM SURFACE MINING & RECLAMATION ACT, TEXAS
HB 1525 64-0 (1975)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to insurance covering losses and damages from accidents occurring at Nuclear power plants.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
| Energy--Nuclear | Insurance--General
HCR 23 63-0 (1973)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Creating an interim study committee on the feasibility and advisability of nuclear power plants in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 562 62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Relating to the construction of certain nuclear plants within the boundaries of Texas; prescribing penalties.
| Energy--Nuclear
HB 733 62-0 (1971)
Author: Grant, Ben Z. | et. al.Sponsor: Herring, Charles
Relating to inclusion of kinds of radiation not presently covered by the Radiation Control Act of 1961, by generally substituting the term "radiation" for the frequent phrase "ionizing" radiation," used in the 1961 Act, and by defining "radiation," providing penalties.
| Energy--Nuclear | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HCR 136 62-0 (1971)
Author: McAlister, R.B.Sponsor: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
To study the feasibility and advisability of locating nuclear power plants in the State of Texas.
| Energy--Nuclear | Interim Studies | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 540 61-0 (1969)
Author: Moore, Thomas Griffith
Relating to requiring that nuclear fallout shelters be provided in buildings constructed or remodeled with public funds.
| Energy--Nuclear | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 677 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to requiring that nuclear fallout shelters be provided in certain buildings constructed or remodeled with public funds; establishing standards for such shelters, and permitting certain exceptions; providing for administration of this Act by the cities and counties.
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Nuclear | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 100 58-0 (1963)
Author: Haines, David Graves
Relating to authorizing the governing boards of the State Institutions of Higher Learning which are constructing and operating atomic energy reactors, or otherwise performing experiments in the field of nuclear science, to purchase liability insurance.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Nuclear | Insurance--General
SB 80 58-0 (1963)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing the governing boards of the State Institutions of Higher Learning, as State agencies, which are, or will be constructing and operating atomic energy reactors, or otherwise performing experiments in the field of nuclear science, in cooperation with and licensed by the Atomic Energy Commission, or its successor in function, to purchase liability insurance in any amount not to exceed $250,000 and to pay the premium therefor from any funds appropriated for that purpose; providing that the defense of sovereign immunity shall not be available to or asserted by the insurer in any claim against it or in any cause of action arising therein or growing out of a nuclear incident.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Nuclear | Insurance--General
HB 296 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to providing for the licensing of by-product, source and special nuclear materials and the registration of other sources of ionizing radiation; authorizing the Governor to enter into agreement with the Atomic Energy Commission transferring from the Federal Government to the State certain regulatory powers; designating the Texas State Department of Health as the State Radiation Control Agency; establishing the Radiation Advisory Boars; prescribing penalties for violation thereof; permitting the development and utilization of sources of ionizing radiation for peaceful purposes consistent with the health and safety of the public.
| Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
SB 68 57-0 (1961)
Author: Krueger, Culp | et. al.
Relating to providing for the licensing of by-product, source and special nuclear materials and the registration of other sources of ionizing radiation; authorizing the Governor of the State of Texas to enter into an agreement with the Atomic Energy Commission transferring from the Federal Government to the State of Texas certain regulatory powers; prescribing penalties for violation thereof.
| Energy--Nuclear | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 189 57-0 (1961)
Author: Krueger, Culp | et. al.
Relating to entering into the Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact.
| Energy--Nuclear | Intergovernmental Relations
HB 74 56-1 (1959)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" | et. al.
Relating to entering into the Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact.
| Energy--Nuclear | Intergovernmental Relations
HB 49 56-2 (1959)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy" | et. al.
Relating to entering into the Southern Interstate Nuclear Compact.
| Energy--Nuclear | Intergovernmental Relations
