HB 9 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the development and funding of broadband and telecommunications services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 763 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the interconnection of electric transmission service facilities with the United Mexican States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies | MEXICO | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1013 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to statewide requirements for renewable electric generating capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1068 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the construction of a meteorological tower near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1146 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1254 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the functions of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region; increasing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| DESALINATION | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RENEWABLE ENERGY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1597 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to tariff filing requirements for certain telecommunications providers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1620 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HORSE RACING | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1984 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to cost recovery for costs arising from the interconnection of certain electric generation facilities with the ERCOT transmission system.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2049 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2073 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the recovery of fuel and purchased power costs by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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 2288 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the sale of electricity from certain non-dispatchable generation facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2442 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2524 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2549 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to light pollution mitigation for wind turbine generators.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Wind | LIGHTING | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2555 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to transmission and distribution system resiliency planning by and cost recovery for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2569 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to notice of planned and unplanned service interruptions provided to ERCOT by certain electric generation service providers.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2663 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to the initiation of customer choice by municipally owned utilities that provide electric service.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2701 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to public utility agencies; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2783 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to reporting of the names of the directors of water supply or sewer service corporations; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2787 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2793 88-0 (2023)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2848 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the approval of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by the San Jacinto River Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BONDS | Elections--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to facilities and construction machinery used to respond to power outages.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3043 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3047 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding grid resilience and emergency response in electric power generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3054 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to regulation of ownership and control of installed electric generation capacity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3070 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the recognition of priority transmission areas in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3071 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3078 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a program to provide assistance for certain retail electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3084 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the procedures for adopting certain rules proposed by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Water--General
HB 3177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3178 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3182 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3239 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the participation of distributed energy resources in the ERCOT ancillary services and wholesale energy markets.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain infrastructure during a weather emergency; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the development of an extreme weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FLOODS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3387 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the participation of aggregated distributed energy resources in the ERCOT market.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3390 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information regarding distributed generation and certain electrical loads.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the operation of public electric vehicle charging stations.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3637 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the equitable distribution of involuntary load shedding events.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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 3668 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the expiration and extension of certain provisions relating to engaging outside council for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission matters.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3707 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the permitting of renewable energy generation facilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | Energy--Wind | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 3737 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to facilities included in the electricity supply chain.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3823 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 3939 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a study and report on transitioning to underground power lines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3943 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the auditing of an electric cooperative or municipally owned electric utility by an independent third party auditor after a power outage.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3964 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs, public information regarding energy efficiency programs, and the participation of loads in certain energy markets.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4002 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to water control and improvement district customers of certain electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | 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 4106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4133 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the streamlined expedited release of certain areas from a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4207 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to municipally owned utility vegetation management.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4209 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to competition in the electric utility market of certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4213 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to rates for electricity charged by certain municipally owned utilities and to the use of revenue from the rates.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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 4287 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the use of customer-sited distributed generation facilities owned by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4385 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the provision of sewer service without a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4438 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to access to and the security of certain critical infrastructure.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Purchasing--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 4542 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4573 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the commissioner of the General Land Office for a wind power facility on coastal public land; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Wind | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4647 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to programs to provide assistance for certain electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4669 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to allocating the cost of ancillary and reliability services procured in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4706 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the establishment of an independent market monitor for the natural gas market by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and an independent organization certified for a power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4763 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of certain water and sewer systems.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4784 88-0 (2023)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the provision of electricity service in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4793 88-0 (2023)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4811 88-0 (2023)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4821 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to impose administrative penalties and enter into voluntary mitigation plans; increasing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 4831 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the implementation of a program to meet the reliability needs in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4832 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the reliability of the ERCOT power grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4834 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the use of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 4836 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the legislature's goals for natural gas generating capacity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4862 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to required reporting by the wholesale electric market monitor for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4892 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to physical security and cybersecurity practices for certain utilities that provide electricity service and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4926 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the authority of an independent organization certified to manage a power region to amend bylaws and certificates of formation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4952 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, ShelbySponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the reliability of the electricity supply chain.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | 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
HB 4971 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the permitting of battery storage system facilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 5045 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the creation of a task force to study access to telephone and Internet service among homeless veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Governor | HOMELESS | Interim Studies | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5066 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to electricity service in areas of this state with a need for transmission projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Energy--General | PERMIAN BASIN | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 5098 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority to regulate Voice over Internet Protocol services by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 5190 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Designating the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) as the entity responsible for the reliable supply of electricity in its interconnected area of responsibility, establishing a fund under ERCOT's control to fund a net 5,000 MWe of "dispatchable" "peaking unit" generating capacity owned by "Independent Power Producers", establishing the payment structure to such "Independent Power Producers" to fund the 5,000 MWe of "dispatchable" "peaking unit" generating capacity, establishing the criteria of operation and performance of the "peaking unit" generating capacity under ERCOT's direct control, and establishing criteria for review of ERCOT's performance in its duty to assure reliability of electricity supply.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 5297 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HJR 112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HJR 125 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HJR 180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General
SB 6 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Insurance Program and other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Insurance--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset—Required Reviews | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric
SB 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the reliability of the ERCOT power grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 31 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the provision of electricity service in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 258 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to appellate jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission regarding certain water or sewer service fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 365 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the issuance or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity that authorizes the construction of an electrical substation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Connectivity Fund and to the allocation and the use of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 488 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for property tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District | Utilities--Electric
SB 624 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the permitting of renewable energy generation facilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | Energy--Wind | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 853 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 857 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction and maintenance of electric generating and transmission facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing an assessment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | Financial--Savings & Loans | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric
SB 893 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the correction of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for providing water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1002 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the operation of public electric vehicle charging stations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 1015 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Spiller, David
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1030 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1075 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to facilities and construction machinery used to respond to power outages.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1093 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to facilities included in the electricity supply chain.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1094 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to purchased power costs incurred by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1095 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the recovery of fuel and purchased power costs by electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to transmission and distribution system resiliency planning by and cost recovery for electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1170 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Tepper, Carl
Relating to the initiation of customer choice by municipally owned utilities that provide electric service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1287 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the cost of interconnecting certain electric generation facilities with the ERCOT transmission system.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1295 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the provision of information regarding distributed generation and certain electrical loads.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1296 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the approval of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1303 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the commissioner of the General Land Office for a wind power facility on coastal public land; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Wind | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
SB 1311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the Texas Transportation Electrification Council and the duties of that council.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1368 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the functions of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DESALINATION | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 1594 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of an independent organization certified to manage a power region to amend bylaws and certificates of formation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the amendment of a certificate of convenience and necessity to provide electricity service to certain water control and improvement districts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Utilities--Electric
SB 1699 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to electricity service in the ERCOT power region, including the participation of aggregated distributed energy resources in the ERCOT market.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1707 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to reliability backup service for non-dispatchable generation resources in the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1710 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 1751 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and tax treatment of facilities in the ERCOT power region that demand a large load of interruptible power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric
SB 1752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the generation and transmission of electricity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric
SB 1866 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the use of customer-sited distributed generation facilities owned by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1874 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the operation of certain infrastructure during a weather emergency; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1929 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Dean, Jay
Relating to the registration of virtual currency mining facilities in the ERCOT power region that demand a large load of interruptible power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of certain water and sewer systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 2002 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a limitation on the generation capacity provided for the ERCOT power grid from wind and solar generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Solar | Energy--Wind | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2010 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to required reporting by the wholesale electric market monitor for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 2011 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to impose administrative penalties and enter into voluntary mitigation plans; increasing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 2012 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the implementation of a program to meet the reliability needs of the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2013 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to access to and the security of certain critical infrastructure.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Purchasing--General | Utilities--Electric
SB 2014 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Geothermal | Energy--Solar | Energy--Wind | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 2015 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the legislature's goals for electric generation capacity in this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2070 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the funding of projects by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to promote the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to resources used to ensure the continuous provision of power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the identification of locations receiving broadband and certain telecommunications services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 2181 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to advanced metering and meter information networks.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 2257 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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
SB 2369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2383 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2399 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to regulate Voice over Internet Protocol services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 2404 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council to foster collaboration, coordination, and communication to enhance the state's energy efficiency performance; and strategically utilize the state's resources to optimize the benefits of energy efficiency programs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 2441 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel to the Water Public Utility Commission and the Office of Water Public Utility Counsel; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | WATER PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 2444 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the security of the electricity supply chain.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2553 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of a strategic reserve of gas and crude oil and a severance tax credit for delivering gas and oil to the reserve.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--General
SB 2627 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to funding mechanisms to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LOANS | POWERING TEXAS FORWARD ACT | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset—Required Reviews | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 1 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy insurance fund and the authorization of other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 27 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Connectivity Fund for the development of broadband and other telecommunications services in all areas of the state and authorizing the appropriation to that fund of a portion of revenue received from the existing state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services while not increasing the rate of the sales and use taxes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS CONNECTIVITY FUND | Utilities--Telecommunications
SJR 45 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction and maintenance of electric generating and transmission facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SJR 80 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 88 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SJR 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy fund and the authorization of other funding mechanisms to support the construction, maintenance, and modernization of electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SJR 93 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy fund to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 185 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to allocating the cost of ancillary and reliability services procured in the ERCOT power region.
Filed
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 10 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--General
HB 11 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the preparedness for extreme weather emergencies of facilities that provide electricity service; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system and to notice to elected officials of a widespread power, water, or natural gas outage or emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 13 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Disaster Reliability Council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENERGY DISASTER RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 14 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Security and Mapping Committee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 16 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of certain retail electric products.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 37 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
HB 425 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the use of the universal service fund for the provision of broadband service in underserved rural areas.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RURAL | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 685 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a critical care protection program for veterinarian electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | VETERINARIANS
HB 837 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the construction of a meteorological tower near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1435 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1505 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to attachments for broadband service on utility poles owned by an electric cooperative and establishing and funding a pole replacement program for deployment of certain broadband facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| AUDITOR, STATE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain electricity service providers to major weather-related events or other natural disasters; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM RESTORATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain extraordinary costs incurred by certain gas utilities relating to Winter Storm Uri and a study of measures to mitigate similar future costs; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and assessments.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BONDS | DEBT | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1672 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1731 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric
HB 1842 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a requirement that operators of wind power facilities post signs with certain identifying information.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SIGNS | Utilities--Electric
HB 1860 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1873 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the extension of water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities at the request of a developer.
House: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development
HB 1949 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 1951 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to electricity pricing rules and operating procedures that eliminate or compensate for market distortion caused by certain federal tax credits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 1965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2050 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to energy emergency alerts and notifications in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ALERT SYSTEM | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2165 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a surcharge.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HYBRID VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a landowner petition to partition and transfer a geographic portion of a service area of an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2354 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization to ensure access, reliability, adequacy, production, and market information of the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Electric
HB 2381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the governing body and employees of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2467 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the governing body and executive management team of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2472 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing gas or electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2483 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to utility facilities for restoring electric service after a widespread power outage.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2506 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric
HB 2526 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding grid resilience and emergency response in electric power generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2529 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the membership of the governing body of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to certifying the Railroad Commission of Texas as the independent organization for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an annual audit of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ownership and use of mobile batteries to restore electric service after a natural disaster in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Fuel Storage | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2604 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the exclusion of school facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2630 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the governing body and corporate officers of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2638 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to periods of customer curtailment for multifamily properties during rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2639 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the interconnection of electric transmission service facilities with the United Mexican States.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2653 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the review date under the Texas Sunset Act for the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2657 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2661 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2667 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to universal service fund assistance to high cost rural areas and the uniform charge that funds the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 2686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prevention of power blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the election of commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Officers | Utilities--Electric
HB 2732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to strategic communication between the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2763 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the exclusion of broadcasting facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Communications & Press | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RADIO | TELEVISION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2775 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2786 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to load shedding participation for certain customers during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2796 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2799 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the election of one commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to variable rate plans offered by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to electric reliability standards adopted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2818 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2820 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2828 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the provision of onetime cash payments to certain electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS EMERGENCY REFUND ACT | Utilities--Electric
HB 2838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to periods of customer curtailment during rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | Utilities--Electric
HB 2848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the election of commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Officers | Utilities--Electric
HB 2849 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities that provide electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2861 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain medical facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2979 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to backup power supply requirements for certain critical facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2991 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3020 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to increasing the administrative penalty for a violation of certain reliability standards concerning electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the membership and meetings of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SENATE, TEXAS | State Officers | TURMAN, JAMES A., SPEAKER | Utilities--General
HB 3038 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to deployment of information technology and electric distribution system upgrades to more equitably distribute rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the generation of electricity in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3062 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | Utilities--Electric
HB 3076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing the system benefit account and programs for providing assistance to certain low-income, ill, and disabled electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to procedural requirements for the review of a contractual rate charged for the furnishing of raw or treated water or water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
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
| Energy--General | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the name and governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the failures of electricity providers during the February 2021 winter storm.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3177 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3179 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to eligibility criteria regarding commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | Utilities--Electric
HB 3181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 3362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the provision of electricity service in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to variable rate plans offered by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3371 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency operations and weatherization plans prepared by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3384 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to a standard application for new customers of retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3386 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to a statewide requirement for natural gas generating capacity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the composition of the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--Alternative Fuels | FRAUD | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3473 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the exclusion of grocery stores from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FOOD | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to water utilities inside the boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development
HB 3487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3494 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to variable rate plans offered by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 3592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SENATE, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 3637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HYBRID VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric
HB 3648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of natural gas and electric services in this state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the exclusion of retail facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3699 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding smart meter communication networks.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3700 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to certain calculations made for load shedding in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3716 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the provision of electric service during extreme weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3915 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the designation of certain premises as critical load premises for electric service.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3916 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the interconnection and operation of certain distributed electric generation facilities for the food supply chain.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3936 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the governing body and corporate officers of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 3965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to requiring an emergency operation plan for continued treatment of patients in an end stage renal disease facility in the event of a disaster and the prioritization of power restoration for those facilities during certain disasters.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
HB 4147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of rates for water sales and the provision of wholesale water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4167 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 4193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an office of the inspector general at the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF (PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the development by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of physical security and cybersecurity practices for certain utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding a plan to protect water treatment facilities from catastrophe.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 4230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an annual regional electric network overview produced by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual report on water treatment facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the target planning reserve margin for ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the organization and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring the implementation of electric utilities' emergency operations plans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4323 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the development of a plan to reregulate the electric market in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to distributed renewable generation and energy storage resources.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | Energy--General | Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 4370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4373 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the universal service fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to regulation of ownership and control of installed electric generation capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4378 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the supply of power and the financial stability of the competitive wholesale and retail electricity markets.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4393 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to disaster relief and recovery.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Unemployment | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS RESCUE PLAN | Utilities--Electric | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4430 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the establishment of a power generation resiliency loan program administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LOANS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 4462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to statewide requirements for electric energy storage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | Utilities--Electric
HB 4475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to restoring electric service to certain vulnerable customers after a power outage.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to financing certain costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Utilities--Electric
HB 4502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to cost recovery for costs arising from the interconnection of certain electric generation facilities with the ERCOT transmission system.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Fuel Storage | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to set wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to municipally owned utilities in ERCOT accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4556 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4557 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to customer disclaimers by billing utilities and the creation of a statewide alert system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4559 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the load shed protocols within the ERCOT power region; authorizing a study.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4560 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of the Public Utility Counsel, and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4567 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to money used in and the continuation of the system benefit fund
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENERGY DISASTER RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SIGNS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of the broadband office within the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the establishment of a broadband service investment grant program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
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
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to customer choice for certain municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a state goal for competitive zero-carbon electric generation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers of a municipality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 618 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | AUDITOR, STATE | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TELECONFERENCING | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization to ensure access, reliability, adequacy, production, and market information of the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the winterization and emergency preparedness for electric utilities, power generation companies, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 829 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
SB 830 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 835 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 845 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and enforcement of weatherization standards by the Public Utilities Commission for electric utilities, transmission and distribution utilities, electric cooperatives, municipally owned utilities, and generation providers; establishing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 857 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the election of commissioners on the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Officers | Utilities--Electric
SB 865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a power outage alert system and a study on a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to reports by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 997 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Harris, Cody
Relating to procedural requirements for the review of a contractual rate charged for the furnishing of raw or treated water or water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
SB 1022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the applicability of certain utility provisions to a vehicle charging service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an annual audit of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures
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
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | Utilities--Electric
SB 1279 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of certain retail electric products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to a reliability assessment of the ERCOT power grid and certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1282 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to cost recovery for costs arising from the interconnection of certain electric generation facilities with the ERCOT transmission system.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Fuel Storage | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1352 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1396 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to end stage renal disease center response to natural and manmade disasters and other emergency conditions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1443 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to restoring electric service to certain vulnerable customers after a power outage and customer communication.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| ALERT SYSTEM | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the participation of distributed energy resources in the ERCOT market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1488 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1593 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ensuring system reliability of electricity generation through use of a compliance monitor and an enforcement division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1624 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to rates charged for wholesale or retail electric service; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1719 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to appellate jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission regarding certain water or sewer utility fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the equalization for road use by and public charging infrastructure for alternatively fueled vehicles; authorizing a fee and a surcharge.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Returned to Calendars Committee
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HYBRID VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the eligibility and designation of certain gas entities and gas facilities as critical during an energy emergency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to extreme weather preparedness of critical electric and natural gas infrastructure; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 1769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authorization of dual certification of convenience and necessity for water and sewer service in incorporated or annexed areas.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BORDER | City Government--Annexation | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain utilities to major weather-related events or natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM RESTORATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 1843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the weather preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the continued treatment and safety of end stage renal disease facility patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
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
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--General | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Electric
SB 1999 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the exclusion of broadcasting facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Communications & Press | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RADIO | TELEVISION | Utilities--Electric
SB 2019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, with the assistance of the Railroad Commission of Texas, to take action to ensure that natural gas is available to supply power generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2052 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of electricity service in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 2076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prevention of and response to blackout conditions in the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to electricity supplied to certain water facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the provision of electricity service in this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 2114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to correcting the prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold in the ERCOT market during a certain period.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 2154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | Utilities--General
SB 2199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SR 342 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Urging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to significantly reduce the high system-wide offer cap and evaluate changes to the market structure.
Reported enrolled
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 50 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 112 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 131 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to set wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during a state of disaster.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 132 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the target planning reserve margin for ERCOT.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 161 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 218 87-1 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to electricity pricing rules and operating procedures that eliminate or compensate for market distortion caused by certain federal tax credits.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 275 87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 277 87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of the ERCOT power region.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 279 87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 73 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to universal service fund assistance to high cost rural areas and the uniform charge that funds the universal service fund.
Filed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RURAL | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 67 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 68 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 69 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 181 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 228 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 229 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Filed
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 230 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of the ERCOT power region.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 232 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 57 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 59 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 63 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 64 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 97 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | TX. LEADING ON OPPORTUNITY, INVESTMENT, & ECONOMIC STIMULUS THROUGH AID AND RELIEF (LONESTAR) SUPP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to information on projected changes in weather and water availability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to notice of a scheduled disconnection of water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 669 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the use of the universal service fund for the provision of broadband service in underserved rural areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RURAL | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 853 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks by certain non-ERCOT utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of rates for certain non-ERCOT utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to a website operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas that enables customers to choose retail electric service plans and providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to repairs to be completed by telecommunications utility providers during a state declared disaster.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water and sewer utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain low-income customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the sale of electric power to and the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts of electric power for certain public customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--School Districts | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 1587 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of certain classes of retail public water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1826 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2011 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the affordability of electric power for certain public retail customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Electric
HB 2021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by river authorities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Elections--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2128 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a surcharge on certain telecommunications services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the registration and regulation of customer choice consultants by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to public awareness of utility payment assistance programs and consumer rights during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to procedures for imposing certain administrative penalties or disgorgement orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sale of electric power to certain public customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Education--School Districts | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2320 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to services provided during and following a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2422 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the coordination of certain broadband projects by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the broadband office within the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the establishment of a broadband service investment grant program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2553 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 2829 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to procedures for imposing certain administrative penalties or disgorgement orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to a study of potential rules, procedures, and protocols to eliminate or compensate for market distortion caused by certain federal tax credits.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Electric
HB 3341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requirements for adding a dwelling unit that has individual unit metering to an electric service plan; imposing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Housing--Manufactured Housing | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 3378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of water and sewer services by certain retail public utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3639 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to establishing reporting requirements for telecommunications service providers regarding service interruptions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions and establishing reporting requirements.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3645 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the registration and regulation of brokers by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3867 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of facilities for the transmission of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4054 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a landowner petition to partition and transfer a geographic portion of a service area of an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to safety and inspection requirements for certain utilities that provide electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | WILLIAM THOMAS HEATH POWER LINE SAFETY ACT
HB 4241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to providing services for or acquiring certain water utilities and establishing related rates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development | Water--Rights
HB 4246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to nonsubmetered billing for water or wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to reporting on the provision of water and sewer services by certain utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4553 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the certificate of convenience and need decertification.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| AUDITOR, STATE | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset—Required Reviews
HCR 184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1397.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Corrective | Utilities--Electric
SB 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
SB 454 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 512 86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks by certain non-ERCOT utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and to the operations of certain other entities performing functions associated with the department.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 627 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDITOR, STATE | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of rates for certain non-ERCOT utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
SB 1098 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to rates for electricity charged by certain municipally owned utilities and to the use of revenue from the rates.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of the broadband office within the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the establishment of a broadband investment grant program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the coordination of certain broadband projects by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1358 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to procedures for imposing certain administrative penalties or disgorgement orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to requirements for maintaining and decommissioning certain wind-powered generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 1497 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the registration and regulation of brokers by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
SB 1694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water and sewer utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain low-income customers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the valuation of a retail public utility or its facilities as part of a voluntary acquisition.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1925 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1938 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of facilities for the transmission of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 2069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sale of electric power to certain public customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | ROYALTIES | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Electric
SB 2195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to metering and billing requirements for certain apartment houses, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicles.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Housing--General | Housing--Manufactured Housing | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 2272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 2375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to safety and inspection reporting requirements for certain utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Electric
HB 294 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to appointment of a receiver for a water or sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 963 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to notice of bill payment assistance programs for certain electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain elderly customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1228 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies; decreasing the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1460 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to electricity service provided by municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1461 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the partition and transfer of a geographic portion of service area certificate of convenience and necessity by municipally owned electric utility systems.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1665 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the regulation of cross-border electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Intergovernmental Relations | MEXICO | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1964 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the authority and liability of owners and managers of apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and multiple use facilities in charging tenants for submetered and nonsubmetered master metered water and wastewater services.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to identify customers who may be eligible for bill payment assistance programs.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2346 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to exempting certain customers from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipal fees charged to public school districts for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2370 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the participation of deregulated telecommunications companies in the lifeline program.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain non-ERCOT areas.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2576 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to studies by the Public Utility Commission of Texas analyzing electric rates.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2659 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural incumbent local exchange companies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 2824 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to requiring the Public Utility Commission of Texas to monitor and report on the deployment of advanced metering systems in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2910 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to electric rates imposed on residential customers by certain electric utilities in the ERCOT region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2944 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to standards used by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to evaluate proposed routes of a transmission project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Highways | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 3534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certain places of worship.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Religion | Utilities--Electric
HB 4012 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to notice of a scheduled disconnection of water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to adjustments to universal service plan support for small and rural incumbent local exchange companies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 4217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan and other related programs and measures to reduce emissions.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUEL CELLS | HYBRID VEHICLES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 83 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to protection of energy critical infrastructure from electromagnetic, geomagnetic, physical, and cyber-attack threats.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 586 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural incumbent local exchange companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 735 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to periodic rate adjustment by and to certain transactions involving electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 873 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the authority and liability of owners and managers of apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and multiple use facilities in charging tenants for submetered and nonsubmetered master metered water and wastewater services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1003 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the participation of deregulated telecommunications companies in the lifeline program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the revocation of certain water utilities' certificate of public convenience and necessity for major rules violations.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain non-ERCOT areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1476 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to eligibility for support from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1510 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certain places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Religion | Utilities--Electric
SB 1712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the elimination of certain charges and programs associated with the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1920 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to electric industry market power rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to benefit programs provided by retail electric providers and certificated telecommunications utilities for low-income customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1985 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1999 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 7 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain taxes, assessments, surcharges, and fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 489 84-0 (2015)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to customer protections related to smart thermostat services marketing and contracts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 911 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 1092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an annual report of residential electric customer complaints.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to extending the period over which the balance of the system benefit fund is to be eliminated.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 1535 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to rates of and certificates of convenience and necessity for certain non-ERCOT electric utilities; authorizing a surcharge.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1768 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the use of the universal service fund to provide Internet service to certain persons with an impairment of hearing.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | HEARING DISORDERS | Human Services--General | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2031 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the diversion, treatment, and use of marine seawater and the discharge of treated marine seawater and waste resulting from the desalination of marine seawater; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| DESALINATION | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PERMITS | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2080 84-0 (2015)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the creation and implementation of a greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2253 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on retail electric service minimum usage fees and usage credits.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2256 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the rates and services of certain gas utilities, propane distribution system retailers, and submetering from the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2284 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the revocation of certain water utilities' certificate of public convenience and necessity for major rules violations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a studies on the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2551 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the evaluation of the reduction of emissions of air contaminants achieved from certain programs.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
HB 2561 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the allocation of congestion rents in the ERCOT wholesale market.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2563 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to persons who solicit customers on behalf of a retail electric provider; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2650 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to regulate any entity that holds itself out as a telephone service provider.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2796 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of certain telecommunications providers to commit to making infrastructure and network improvements in exchange for support from the universal service fund; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2852 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to municipal fees charged to public school districts for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Utilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the authority and obligations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3127 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of certain telecommunications providers to commit to making infrastructure and network improvements in exchange for support from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 3207 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to approve certain payments by municipally owned utilities for transmission facilities in lieu of ad valorem taxes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3343 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3440 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to eligibility of certain rural companies for support from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 3552 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid, making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Electric
HB 3801 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3953 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 4097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to seawater desalination projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| DESALINATION | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 77 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the methods of recovery of stranded environmental compliance costs by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | Courts--District | Environment--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY | Utilities--Electric
SB 734 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the setting of annual interest rates for utility deposits by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 774 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to studies on the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 776 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the operations of a municipally owned utility or municipal power agency; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 777 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to restrict participation in the retail electric market for significant violations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to rates of and certificates of convenience and necessity for certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 932 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 933 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to review transmission interconnections that enable imports or exports from the ERCOT power grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | IMPORTS & EXPORTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1148 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain statutorily dedicated fees and assessments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1284 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1398 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas on securing critical infrastructure from electromagnetic, geomagnetic, terrorist, and cyber-attack threats.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1500 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Conservation | Historic Preservation & Museums | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1526 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the revocation of certain water utilities' certificate of public convenience and necessity for major rules violations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority and obligation of this state to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1840 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to standards for the Public Utility Commission of Texas to grant or deny certain certificates of convenience and necessity.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority and obligations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 7 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain statutorily dedicated fees and assessments; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 378 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the system benefit fund fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 550 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers; lowering the amount of a fee; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 723 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Solar | Labor--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 1307 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BOND REVIEW BOARD | CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1570 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the determination of the amount of energy available for sale from a clean energy project to a wholesale power purchaser.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the rates for water service, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | City Government--Utilities | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1963 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the election of a commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
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
| Energy--General | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2194 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to demand-side electric energy resources in the competitive electric market.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2196 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to compensation for surplus electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2391 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Utilities | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the regulation of certain telecommunications services markets and rates.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2805 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 2835 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to monthly support received from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELECOMMUNICATORS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2920 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the consideration of adequate alternatives to resolve transmission constraints.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3080 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to a study on the feasibility of creating a program to provide discounts on Internet access to individuals who are eligible for lifeline telephone services.
House: Technology
Referred to Technology
| Electronic Information Systems | Human Services--General | INTERNET | LIFELINE & TEL-ASSISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3147 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the degree to which power generation facilities consume or adversely impact water in this state.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Environment--Water | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3166 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to implement a temporary price cap in certain situations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3384 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the eligibility for and distributions of universal service funds.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 3590 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter on the customer's property.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to electric reliability standards adopted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3857 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | OIL-FIELD CLEANUP FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 78 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | City Government--Utilities | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of advanced meters and the interconnection of ERCOT with another grid; requiring a study on the health effects of advanced meters; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 259 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to telecommunications services and markets.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the system benefit fund fee.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 326 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 488 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to discounted utility rates for public educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 494 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the sources of funding for the universal service fund; authorizing a change in fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 512 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the specialized telecommunications assistance program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 567 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 583 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to eligibility for support from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 601 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the availability of certain payment plans for residential electric customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to retail electric provider customer choice information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 614 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BORDER | Energy--Conservation | GULF OF MEXICO | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORIC STRUCTURE ENERGY ASSISTANCE FUND | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 809 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to Public Utility Commission of Texas consideration of the rates for certain equalization surcharges and emergency service fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
SB 981 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1139 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the exclusion of hospital facilities from a rolling blackout.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Hospitals | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Junior College Districts | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Labor--Workforce Development | Legislature | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | TEXAS COMMANDER'S COUNCIL | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 1257 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a settlement in a contested case involving an integrated utility operating outside of ERCOT in areas of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1279 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to cost recovery for certain demand-side electric energy resources in the competitive electric market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1351 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to demand-side electric energy resources in the competitive electric market.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1472 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to information that must be included on prepaid calling cards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES | Utilities--General
SB 1478 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the satisfaction of annual renewable energy requirements by certain utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 1551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the provision of affordable housing and other services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAMERON COUNTY | City Government--General | COLONIAS | County Government--General | HIDALGO COUNTY | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WILLACY COUNTY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1655 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Public Utility Commission of Texas to direct the comptroller to return the unappropriated balance of the system benefit fund to retail electric customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SJR 55 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating money from the system benefit fund for the purpose of returning system benefit fund fees to retail electric customers.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 58 83-2 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to customer protections related to smart thermostat services marketing and contracts.
Filed
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 30 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the disconnection of retail electric service on certain days of the week.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 211 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 225 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 340 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generator.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 519 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the application of certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities to certain schools and nonprofit athletic or sports associations.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 540 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the allocation of the value of certain federal allowances for carbon dioxide emissions granted to certain electric or gas utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 774 82-0 (2011)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 776 82-0 (2011)
Author: AnchÃa, 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
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 971 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to electric transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 977 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1006 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities offer a standard retail service package on a standard form with standard terms to a customer.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1064 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain customers from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the procedures by which certain small water and sewer utilities may change rates.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1302 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
No action taken in committee
| ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1421 82-0 (2011)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the classification, use, and regulation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
HB 1509 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to notice of the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric
HB 1578 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to energy aggregation by state agencies.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1629 82-0 (2011)
Author: AnchÃa, 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
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 1815 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to competition in the electric utility market of certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1965 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | IMPROVING RELATIONS WITH NONPROFITS, TASK FORCE ON | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE, STATE COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
HB 1986 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas' authority to disgorge revenue obtained as a result of certain violations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2134 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2222 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to regulation of electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2264 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to net metering for public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2295 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 2406 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to transferring certain energy assistance programs from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2498 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain non-ERCOT utilities to comply with energy efficiency goals.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2603 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural local exchange companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 2616 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communications contracts.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2620 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to communications services and markets.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2621 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to deregulation of certain telecommunications markets and companies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2622 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the elimination of certain tariff filing requirements for telecommunications providers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2680 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the procedure for certain small local exchange companies to propose to offer certain services or to make a minor change in a rate or tariff.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2709 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to energy and efficiency conservation programs administered by the Texas Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2710 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to cable attachments to electric facilities of electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2762 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to continuity of retail electric service during the pendency of an appeal of an order revoking the license of a retail electric provider.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SIGNS | Utilities--Electric
HB 2766 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the use of energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2798 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2841 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to protect telecommunications network integrity from unauthorized or uncompensated use.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2870 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | ATHLETIC TRAINERS, ADVISORY BOARD OF | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | BOND REVIEW BOARD | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MIDWIFERY BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2916 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Energy--Conservation | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
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
| Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3126 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to priorities for restoration of electric service following an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3200 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3205 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter installed.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to loans for energy improvements.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | LOANS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | WATER--CONSERVATION
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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | City Government--Utilities | Education--School Districts | Energy--Solar | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3558 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to information used by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to settle or resettle a market participant's load or certain trade days.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3638 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to telecommunications and the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3668 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Utilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3669 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the funding for and user friendliness of the website operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to provide information regarding the power to choose retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3853 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a gas or electric corporation to use certain land to construct or operate a transmission line.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HR 2518 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1087.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | FRANCHISES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TELEVISION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 69 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 319 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 365 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 424 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
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
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric
SB 497 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric
SB 652 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS | COURT REPORTERS CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | GUARDIANSHIP CERTIFICATION BOARD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | LAW EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | LICENSED COURT INTERPRETER ADVISORY BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | OFFICIAL CITRUS PRODUCERS' PEST & DISEASE MGMT. CORPORATION, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF | ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | PROCESS SERVER REVIEW BOARD | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 661 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions, as applicable, of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Point of order sustained
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 712 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 713 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the procedure for certain small local exchange companies to propose to offer certain services or to make a minor change in a rate or tariff.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 781 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the repeal of certain legislative oversight committees and certain rulemaking authority of the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 854 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to notice provided to affected landowners of applications for transmission line certificates of convenience and necessity by electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 855 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 924 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the duties of certain utilities regarding energy efficiency reports and emergency notification systems.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| City Government--Utilities | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric
SB 937 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to priorities for restoration of electric service following an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 940 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to competition in the electric utility market of certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 943 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the classification, use, and regulation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
SB 948 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities offer a standard retail service package on a standard form with standard terms to a customer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 950 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to retail electric provider customer choice information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 980 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to communications services and markets.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 981 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of distributed renewable generation of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 982 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 983 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communications contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 984 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the elimination of certain tariff filing requirements for telecommunications providers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 986 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to deregulation of certain telecommunications markets and companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1041 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the repeal of the goal for natural gas use.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1087 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to state-issued certificates of franchise authority to provide cable service and video service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | FRANCHISES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEVISION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1125 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: AnchÃa, 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 Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1149 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requiring electric utilities to comply with energy efficiency goals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1153 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | ATHLETIC TRAINERS, ADVISORY BOARD OF | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | BOND REVIEW BOARD | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF & HARD OF HEARING, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | DIETITIANS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION, INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | EMANCIPATION JUNETEENTH CULTURAL & HISTORICAL COMMN., TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | MIDWIFERY BOARD, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | REHABILITATION COMMISSION | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | YOUTH COMMISSION
SB 1219 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the Internet website operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to provide information regarding a customer's power to choose retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
SB 1276 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to transferring certain energy assistance programs from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1340 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the Energy Efficiency Council and to statewide energy efficiency; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | Utilities--General
SB 1434 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to certain low-income weatherization programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Energy--Conservation | Housing--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1465 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | Energy--Conservation | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
SB 1501 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to energy and efficiency conservation programs administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1693 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1849 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to furthering stability and affordable service in the communications industry through the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1910 82-0 (2011)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | 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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SR 1206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1087.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | FRANCHISES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TELEVISION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 71 82-1 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 34 82-1 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Filed
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 230 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain schools, nonprofit athletic or sports associations, municipally owned facilities, summer camps, places of worship, and fairgrounds from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 232 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to grants for community-based telephone voice-mail services for individuals in crisis or in transition and to the rate and uses of the universal service fund fee.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 278 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 280 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 395 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to this state's goal for installed electric generating capacity from natural gas.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 491 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to allowing customers to opt out of provider of last resort default service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 630 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the regulation and governing bodies of independent organizations that govern power regions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 631 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the regulation of retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 634 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to establishing a carbon dioxide "cap and trade" program to enable participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 870 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to transition to competition in the Southwestern Electric Power Company service area.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1182 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the administration and purposes of the system benefit fund and the eligibility of customers for benefits under certain programs financed by the system benefit fund and other programs.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-sponsor authorized
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1243 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generator.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1374 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities to certain schools and nonprofit athletic or sports associations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1378 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 1390 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order certain electric providers to provide power to other electric providers during a natural disaster or declared emergency.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1464 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to offer electric services within the service area of another certificate holder.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency, including load management and demand response in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1620 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the procedure by which prices are established in competitive wholesale electric energy and capacity markets.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1695 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities create and implement a plan for infrastructure improvement and maintenance.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1698 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1783 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the Internet broadcasting of Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT public hearings and meetings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1784 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1822 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the use of certain terms by certificated telecommunications utilities, retail electric providers, and electric utilities in retail bills, and to notice of expiration or price change for certain retail electric products.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1831 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON HURRICANE CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE TECH
HB 1837 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to regulation of electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1900 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities use standardized written contracts in providing services to customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1904 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to benefits and protections for certain residential electric service customers.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2052 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to electric service reliability measures.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2079 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to studying the feasibility of mechanisms to decouple certain electric utility revenues from the volume of sales of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2216 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula
Relating to the regulation of the maintenance of telephone and electric utility poles.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2282 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2305 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to security deposits for customers of retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2421 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the independent organization certified to perform certain functions for a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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.
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2782 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Environment--Air | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2851 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the right of certain entities to intervene in enforcement actions regarding market power abuse.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3090 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the formation and certification of a new municipally owned electric utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3125 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the change in fuel mandates for the percent of megawatts of generating capacity installed.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3245 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to certain protections for customers in the restructured electric services market.
House: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3249 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the display of month-to-month prices on www.powertochoose.org.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3251 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to a requirement that electric utilities and natural gas utilities notify the owner and manager of a multiunit residential property on the disconnection of service of a resident.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3309 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3357 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to mergers and acquisitions in the electric industry.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3406 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3533 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to surcharges for advanced metering of electric utility services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3546 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a study of the provision of retail electric service and the regulation of components of the electric utilities industry.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to rates and methods of depreciation applied to a retired class of property for regulated water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 3728 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to certain rates charged by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TEXAS ELECTRIC RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2009 | Utilities--Electric
HB 3797 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to suspending the goal for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY
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
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 4233 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4235 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to the approval of an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity by the Texas Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Electric
HB 4318 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to allowing certain landowners to request that land be decertified from the service area of a holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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
| Energy--Conservation | Labor--Workforce Development | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 4330 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to a study concerning the feasibility and viability of certain time-differentiated pricing schemes for electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Fuel Storage | HYBRID VEHICLES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Utilities--Electric
HB 4579 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to cost recovery by a transmission and distribution utility of distribution system costs.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4641 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the deployment of advanced electric distribution networks.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 16 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the enhancement of air quality, including the capture and storage of carbon dioxide and development of a greenhouse gas registry, the development of emissions reduction technologies, and the improvement of energy efficiency in buildings, vehicles, and appliances.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on Major State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 265 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to benefits and protections for certain residential electric customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| Aging | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 396 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the factors the Public Utility Commission of Texas must consider in determining an electric utility's rate of return.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 428 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the requirement that retail electric providers give notice to customers before permanently ceasing to operate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--General
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
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--General
SB 464 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Labor--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY
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
| Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 546 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 547 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to transition to competition in the Southwestern Electric Power Company service area.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 618 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of net metering by certain electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 631 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a loan incentive program to promote energy efficiency in apartment buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Energy--Conservation | LOANS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 681 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the ability of electric utilities to provide electric service during a major power outage.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 769 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 921 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1227 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the location of wind energy electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| County Government--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Solar | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 1480 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1492 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas and to the provision of power during a natural disaster or declared emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1700 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the governing body of an independent organization for a power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1708 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to information that must be included on prepaid calling cards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES | Utilities--General
SB 1761 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to retail electric providers protecting customer deposits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1772 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address market power abuse, including the right to order restitution for violations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1821 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a study and a pilot project with regard to, and the implementation of policies to promote, the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Energy Resources
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HYBRID VEHICLES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1885 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to strategies to better protect electric transmission and distribution assets against natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1913 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
| PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1972 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to studying the feasibility of mechanisms to decouple certain electric utility revenues from the volume of sales of electricity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Conservation | Labor--Workforce Development | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY
SB 2306 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to rates and methods of depreciation applied to a retired class of property for regulated water utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2349 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to distributed generation of electric power by natural gas powered generation facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 2565 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to adjustments of rates of certain telecommunications utilities for changes in certain tax liabilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 2588 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to certain protections for customers in the restructured electric services market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 269 80-0 (2007)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 395 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the possible development of a plan to reregulate the electric market in this state.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 453 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to grants for community-based telephone voice-mail services for individuals in crisis or in transition.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 467 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to an energy efficiency products pilot program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 491 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 551 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits provided under the system benefit fund programs.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 552 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to electric market safeguards after the expiration of the price to beat.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 553 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to market power abuse in the wholesale electricity market and pricing safeguards in certain markets; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 583 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 624 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the securitization of the nonbypassable delivery rates of transmission and distribution utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 896 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the members and employees of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
Considered in Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 935 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to market power abuse in the wholesale electricity market; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 1189 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to competition and customer choice in the retail electric power market; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries
Companion considered in lieu of
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1190 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Companion considered in lieu of
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1192 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to administration of the system benefit fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1202 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a private cause of action for electric market power abuse.
House: Civil Practices
Considered in Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1394 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the provision of electricity in this state; providing civil penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1487 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits provided under the system benefit fund programs.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1902 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving the Public Utility Commission and the wholesale electric market monitor.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1945 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the administrative penalty procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2178 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the legislature's goal for electric generation capacity using combined heat and power technology.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2355 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2362 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a greenhouse gas "cap and trade" program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2363 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the establishment of an air pollutant watch list and associated reports for the purpose of controlling the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
HB 2722 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an air pollutant watch list and associated reports for the purpose of controlling the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
HB 2818 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3242 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to this state's goal for electric energy efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3244 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3245 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to electric energy efficiency goals and programs.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3337 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the development and use of a comprehensive energy plan and to a corresponding temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3344 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the regulation of the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3705 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the consumer protection authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to telecommunications and retail electric services.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3790 80-0 (2007)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of transmission rights to electricity.
House: Regulated Industries
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3961 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas with regard to certain transactions.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HCR 292 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 624.
Filed
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Corrective | Utilities--Electric
HR 2797 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 2851 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.
Reported enrolled
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HR 2854 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 482.
Reported enrolled
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Electric
SB 65 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 216 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the securitization of the nonbypassable delivery rates of transmission and distribution utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 292 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the financing of the system benefit fund and the purposes for which the fund may be used.
Senate: Finance
Posting rule suspended
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 293 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the consideration of an electric utility's effective use of competitive procurement methods in determining the utility's rate of return.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 357 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Swinford, David
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.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
SB 444 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of electricity in this state; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 482 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to competition and customer choice in the retail electric power market; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Motion withdrawn
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 483 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 485 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to administration of the system benefit fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 896 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas with regard to certain transactions.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Meeting cancelled
| Open Records | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1258 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the development of a plan to reregulate the electric market in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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
| Energy--Solar | Human Services--Direct Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | TEXSUN SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM REBATE PROGRAM | Utilities--Electric
SB 1586 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the allocation of transmission rights to electricity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1878 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1924 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an air pollutant watch list and associated reports for the purpose of controlling the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
SR 1176 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.
Reported enrolled
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 165 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the purposes for which the system benefit fund may be used.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Disabilities, Persons with | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 210 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of certain telemarketing calls.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | NO-CALL LIST | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEMARKETING | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 412 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the use of credit scoring and credit history by certain telecommunications and electric service providers.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 554 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 555 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to safeguards for customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 563 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to disbursements from the Universal Service Fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 789 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to furthering competition in the telecommunications industry.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 898 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to universal service fund support provided to telecommunications providers.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 989 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to recovery of certain transmission investments of electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 991 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to enter into voluntary emissions reduction agreements with owners of stationary sources or groups of stationary sources.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1116 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS | CORRECTIONAL MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
HB 1178 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund to telecommunications providers for service to rural areas.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 1369 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to consumer choice for and disconnection from service of certain commercial electric service customers.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1411 79-0 (2005)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to the provision of broadband services.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 1583 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to obtain information to determine whether the district's 9-1-1 emergency service fee is correctly billed, collected, and remitted.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 1777 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to regulation of the electric power market and energy efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Consumer Protection | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1779 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the continuation, administration, and operations of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: Regulated Industries
Postponed
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset Bills | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2022 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the legislature's goal for energy efficiency in this state and related energy efficiency programs.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2047 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility services.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2637 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of certain technology, including new or emerging technology.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Science & Technology | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2724 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2730 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to energy conservation and efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2774 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the purposes for which the system benefit fund may be used.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to oversight and accountability of independent system operators.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3460 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, ToddSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the interest rate to be paid on the deposits made by customers of a water, electric, gas, or telephone utility.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HR 2280 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1116.
Reported enrolled
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS | CORRECTIONAL MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
SB 332 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to furthering competition in the telecommunication industry.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITIVENESS LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COM | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 408 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas; providing a penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 533 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 711 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to metering services provided to certain electricity customers.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 712 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the legislature's goal for energy efficiency and related energy efficiency programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 743 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to independent organizations in ERCOT and their regulation and certification by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 764 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 765 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility services.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 1102 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to farmers and diverters who provide agricultural biomass to facilities that convert biomass to electrical energy.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
SB 1172 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1447 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to including pension and other postemployment benefits in the computation of rates for electric utilities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--General | Utilities--Electric
SB 1495 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the securitization of the nonbypassable delivery rates of transmission and distribution utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1588 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to limited regulation for new or emerging technologies provided by certain telecommunications providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1668 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to affiliates of public utilities and regulation of electric utilities with regard to payments to affiliates and unbundling requirements.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1747 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the interest rate to be paid on utility deposits.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Meeting cancelled
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1748 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the development and provision of broadband over electric delivery systems and the development of enhanced electric delivery systems.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
SR 1099 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1116.
Reported enrolled
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | CANCER COUNCIL, TEXAS | CORRECTIONAL MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESCRIBED BURNING BOARD | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | TEXAS-ISRAEL EXCHANGE FUND BOARD
SB 20 79-1 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 21 79-1 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House passage as amended reported
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Disabilities, Persons with | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 13 79-2 (2005)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.
House: Regulated Industries
Laid on the table subject to call
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITIVENESS LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COM | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 5 79-2 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPETITIVENESS LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COM | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 32 79-3 (2006)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 18 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
House: Government Reform
Placed on Major State Calendar
| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | ADJUTANT GENERAL | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGENCY INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | AUDITOR, STATE | BARBER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LICENSING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE COUNCIL ON COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXASONLINE AUTHORITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1342 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Railroad Commission of Texas to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate a security threat, disaster, or energy emergency.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1369 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the local registration of retail electric providers.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | Utilities--Electric
HB 1974 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Open Records | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--General
HB 2548 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to electric transmission capacity.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2596 78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the abolishment of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
HB 3001 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the reorganization and consolidation of state governmental functions and entities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| ACCOUNTANCY, STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC | ADJUTANT GENERAL | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | BARBER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | COSMETOLOGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--General | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LICENSING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD
HB 3378 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to granting statutory authority to certain governmental entities to reduce certain expenditures and to the operation of certain funds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 731 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the local registration of retail electric providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | Utilities--Electric
SB 980 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Railroad Commission of Texas to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate a security threat or disaster.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in subcommittee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1048 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas, the creation of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the public utility commission and the railroad commission to the energy and communications commission and other state agencies.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
| ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1197 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Open Records | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--General
SB 1280 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the regulation of certain successors of electric cooperatives.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1779 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve certain disputes relating to the rates and terms of transmission service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1829 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the designation and obligations of a telecommunications provider of last resort and to the recovery of certain costs incurred in transitioning to a successor utility.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 472 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of telemarketing solicitation; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEMARKETING | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS TELEMARKETING DISCLOSURE & PRIVACY ACT | Utilities--General
HB 724 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's powers and duties regarding water rates and services to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 918 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to ensuring reliable and affordable electricity.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1300 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to a requirement that certain utilities provide customers with toll-free telephone numbers for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TELEVISION | Utilities--General
