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
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
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
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
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