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HB 623 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1972 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to statewide requirements for renewable electric generating capacity. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2015 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 3470 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to electricity service in this state; imposing administrative penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3593 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the generation of electricity using a wind-powered generation facility. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3624 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to certain distributed electricity resources. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
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 3937 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity. 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 4332 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to distributed renewable generation and energy storage resources. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4470 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to imposing a tax on the amount of federal renewable energy production credits received by wind electric generators. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 170 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 595 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the designation of wind-powered energy device construction areas by certain counties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1971 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to imposing a tax on the amount of federal renewable energy production credits received by wind electric generators. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 2148 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2845 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal of wind power facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
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 2066 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation resources. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 445 85-0 (2017) Author: Frank, James | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
SB 277 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
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 857 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HCR 123 84-0 (2015) Author: Hunter, Todd Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study compatible land use and regulatory standards for renewable energy development. House: Energy Resources Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 635 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the eligibility of property used in connection with renewable energy electric generation through the use of wind power for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 931 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al. Relating to the goal for renewable energy and competitive renewable energy zones. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
SB 991 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: 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 1827 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 303 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 546 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of renewable energy reinvestment zones and the abatement of ad valorem taxes on property of a renewable energy company located in such a zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
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 1094 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to authorizing assessments for water and energy improvements in districts designated by municipalities and counties. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1362 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to implementation of a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1490 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the amount and disposition of fees collected for municipal solid waste disposal. House: Environmental Regulation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1736 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
HB 2026 83-0 (2013) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2196 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to compensation for surplus electricity generated by distributed renewable generation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 3583 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to renewable energy technology capable of serving peak demand. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3701 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3702 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the definition of distributed renewable generation for certain generation systems installed on publicly owned land. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 385 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to authorizing assessments for water and energy improvements in regions designated by municipalities and counties; imposing a fee. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1239 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation. 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
SB 1529 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to an exemption from property taxation for certain facilities that convert landfill generated methane into renewable natural gas. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1586 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to distributed renewable generation of electricity. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
HB 128 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to a pilot program to implement renewable energy and other conservation technology in a state park or state natural area. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 211 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 269 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 453 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 659 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to voluntary assessment of property owners by a municipality to finance water or energy efficiency improvements. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
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 776 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 2077 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3254 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the creation of renewable energy reinvestment zones and the abatement of ad valorem taxes on property of a renewable energy company located in such a zone. House: Energy Resources Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3259 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy. House: Energy Resources No action taken in committee
HB 3260 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to loans for energy improvements. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3262 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the procedure for interconnecting small-scale commercial renewable generation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 94 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the sale of electric energy produced by distributed renewable generation owners. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 459 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to voluntary assessment of property owners by a municipality to finance water or energy efficiency improvements. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1539 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1591 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating landfill gas energy. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1910 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: Margo, Dee | et. al.
Relating to the delay of the transition to competition in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council service area and to net metering and energy efficiency goals and programs for utilities in that area. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 237 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain renewable energy devices. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 238 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 239 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to a study of the proportion of this state's electric energy that can be generated using renewable energy technology. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 799 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 977 81-0 (2009) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to use of the money from the Texas enterprise fund to promote renewable energy technology. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars
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 1391 81-0 (2009) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the promotion and use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds. House: Energy Resources Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1417 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy systems and related equipment. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1431 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for renewable energy technology. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1643 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by certain renewable energy technology generators. House: State Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 1655 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers. House: State Affairs Subcommittee members named
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 1751 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a renewable energy device, structure, facility, or system installed or constructed on residential property, land designated for agricultural use, or open-space land devoted to farm or ranch purposes for the generation of energy for use in connection with the property. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1823 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxation of certain energy conservation-related property. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1866 81-0 (2009) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to distributed renewable generation of electric power. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1937 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the voluntary assessment of property owners by a municipality to finance certain energy conservation improvements. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1992 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to certain renewable energy generation projects. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2194 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 2282 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to reregulation of retail electric services. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2366 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the creation of the Texas bioenergy fund. House: Agriculture & Livestock Left pending in committee
HB 2520 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the state's goal for electric generating capacity derived from emerging renewable energy resources. House: State Affairs Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2776 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the requirement for commercially reasonable, long-term contracts for renewable energy. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2811 81-0 (2009) Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al. Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide. House: Energy Resources Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2850 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David | et. al. Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy. House: Energy Resources Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3145 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to the goal for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy technologies other than sources using wind energy. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 3345 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency. House: Energy Resources Subcommittee members named
HB 3478 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy. House: State Affairs 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 3797 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to suspending the goal for renewable energy. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3798 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the total cost of transmission to competitive renewable energy zones. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3941 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David Relating to municipal ordinances governing the installation and operation of distributed renewable generation systems. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4031 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the agricultural biomass and landfill diversion incentive program. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
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 4261 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to establishing a no-interest loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology in certain residential dwellings, commercial buildings, and places of worship. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4309 81-0 (2009) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the use of grants or loans by an electric utility or transmission and distribution utility deploying advanced metering technology for use with renewable energy. House: Energy Resources Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4327 81-0 (2009) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing. House: Energy Resources Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4458 81-0 (2009) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to research development and deployment of emerging technology in the area of electricity storage. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 4639 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to certain renewable energy technology systems. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HJR 72 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a renewable energy device, structure, facility, or system installed or constructed on residential property, land designated for agricultural use, or open-space land devoted to farm or ranch purposes for the generation of energy for use in connection with the property. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
SB 130 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
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 435 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a statewide goal for electric energy generation during peak load periods from renewable energy technologies. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 436 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a statewide goal for electric energy generation to meet base load demands from renewable energy technologies. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 541 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to renewable energy and to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 542 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the use of money from the Texas emerging technology fund for the research and development of clean energy. Senate: Economic Development Co-author authorized
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 601 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the state goal for energy efficiency. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
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 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 878 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to use of the money from the Texas enterprise fund to promote renewable energy technology. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 975 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of renewable energy technology and the making of energy efficiency improvements; providing for the issuance of bonds. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1311 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1419 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
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 1423 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 2020 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2111 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide; providing for the issuance of bonds. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 28 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to promote the use of renewable energy technology and the making of energy efficiency improvements. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 231 80-0 (2007) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain renewable energy technology by a property owners' association. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1090 80-0 (2007) Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to encourage the construction of facilities that generate electric energy with certain types of agricultural residues, waste, debris, or crops and to the state's goal for generating renewable energy. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1214 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1282 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the state's goal for electric energy generation capacity. House: Regulated Industries Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
HB 1931 80-0 (2007) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1958 80-0 (2007) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al. Relating to allowing a customer to interconnect a renewable energy system to a utility's electric transmission and distribution system. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2148 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for renewable energy technology. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
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 3339 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to use of the money from the Texas enterprise fund to promote renewable energy technology. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 3895 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the interconnection of a customer's renewable energy system to a utility's electric transmission and distribution system. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3903 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the state's goal of installing additional electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation technologies. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1235 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the state's goal of installing additional electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation technologies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 1522 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the state's goal for electric energy generation capacity. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1565 79-0 (2005) Author: Farabee, David Relating to establishing a state goal for electric generation capacity using certain emerging generation technologies. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1671 79-0 (2005) Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al. Relating to the state's goal for renewable energy. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1798 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to the state's goal for electric generation capacity by renewable energy technologies and the rate treatment of utility expenditures for interconnecting generating capacity by certain renewable technologies. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2265 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to meeting the state's goal for electric generation capacity by renewable energy technologies and the rate treatment of utility expenditures for interconnecting generating capacity by certain renewable technologies. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2411 79-0 (2005) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to emissions reductions obtained through certain energy efficiency initiatives. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 2692 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to the state's goal for electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
SB 533 79-0 (2005) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 710 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to establishing a state goal for electric generation capacity using certain emerging generation technologies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 836 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al. Relating to the state's goal for electric generation capacity by renewable energy technologies and the rate treatment of utility expenditures for interconnecting generating capacity by certain renewable technologies. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1075 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the state's goal for electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 20 79-1 (2005) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 144 79-3 (2006) Author: Cook, Robert | et. al. Relating to the renewable energy credits trading program. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 2576 78-0 (2003) Author: Baxter, Todd Relating to renewable energy credits for technology that uses municipal solid waste to create energy. House: Regulated Industries Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2910 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to the state's goal for electrical generation capacity by renewable energy technologies. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 3265 78-0 (2003) Author: Hunter, Bob Relating to compensation for certain federal production tax credits lost by certain existing renewable generation projects due to lack of electric transmission capabilities. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 3271 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to development and promotion of renewable energy generation from renewable and distributed electric generation technologies. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
SB 901 78-0 (2003) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain business activities involving wind energy facilities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1325 78-0 (2003) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to renewable energy credit for converting solid waste into electric energy. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Natural Resources
Point of order sustained
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
HCR 173 69-0 (1985) Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Sponsor: Lyon, Ted
Requesting Congress to extend renewable energy and conservation tax incentives. House: Energy
Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 148 69-0 (1985) Author: Lyon, Ted Requesting Congress to extend renewable energy and conservation tax incentives. Senate: Natural Resources Reported favorably w/o amendments
SCR 25 68-2 (1984) Author: Parmer, Hugh Directing the Public Utility Commission to take action to resolve all pending issues relating to the encouragement of small power production, with particular emphasis on renewable forms of energy. Senate: Administration, Special Referred to Committee on Administration
HB 25 67-0 (1981) Author: Kubiak, Dan Relating to an appropriation for loans to establish plants to make fuel from renewable energy resources. House: Appropriations Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 814 67-0 (1981) Author: Keese, Bill Relating to planning for and developing and regulating the use of renewable energy. House: Energy Resources Coauthor authorized
HB 2285 67-0 (1981) Author: Keese, Bill Relating to renewable energy and conservation programs by the public utility commission. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
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 399 67-0 (1981) Author: Traeger, John Relating to an appropriation for loans to establish plants to make fuel from renewable energy resources. Senate: Finance Referred to Committee on Finance
HJR 90 66-0 (1979) Author: Kubiak, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to state loans for the development of plants to manufacture fuels and other products from renewable engergy resources. House: Constitutional Amendments Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments


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