HB 171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to location requirements for the construction of certain wind-powered energy devices.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AIRPORTS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Energy--General | Energy--Wind | Property Interests--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 695 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain to acquire property for wind power facilities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Energy--Wind | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--Electric
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 795 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
HB 973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--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 1109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of an emergency power source to residents of certain public housing facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Housing--Disabled Persons | 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 1264 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.
Relating to the designation of transmission operators by certain municipally owned electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
HB 1391 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the requirements to obtain a residential wireman license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric
HB 1412 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
HB 1420 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations installed or funded by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 1443 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain wind-powered devices near certain aviation facilities and the receipt of certain ad valorem tax incentives for property on which such devices are constructed or installed; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| AIRPORTS | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Energy--General | Energy--Wind | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | 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 1833 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public power supply.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Utilities--Electric
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 2033 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation and use of the electricity supply chain map.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2061 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the recovery of purchased power costs by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 2140 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the enforcement by the attorney general of rules adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas requiring gas supply chain facility operators to implement measures to prepare to operate during a weather emergency.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2223 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to virtual currency mines from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Utilities--Electric | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 2301 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
HB 2419 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of information related to a competitive matter involving the provision of cable, Internet, or broadband services by a public power utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to wind energy rights and wind energy development agreements.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Wind | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
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 2531 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to notice required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 2664 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, CarlSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the disclosure of customer information by government-operated utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Protection of Personal Information | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2669 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the deadline for approving a certificate of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Utilities--Electric
HB 2713 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses | Utilities--Electric
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 2993 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain property located in a reinvestment zone for certain ad valorem tax incentives.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aeronautics | Energy--Wind | Military & Veterans | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | Utilities--Electric
HB 2997 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to creating a criminal offense for damaging certain critical infrastructure facilities and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as manslaughter in certain circumstances; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Utilities--Electric
HB 3010 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the use of and permitting for certain energy devices at a retail customer's premises.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Solar | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3042 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to the consideration of the proportion of long-term debt and equity capitalization in establishing the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
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 3095 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the operation of load management programs by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--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 3181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to preparation for and response to weather emergencies that affect certain natural gas facilities; increasing the amount of civil and administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 3219 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to transmission and distribution utility access to certain portions of the electricity supply chain map.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Utilities--Electric
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 3343 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Business & Commerce--General | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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 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 3802 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the imposition of a tax on commercial electric vehicle charging services based on the amount of electricity transferred.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Utilities--Electric
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 3941 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to municipally owned utility reports on infrastructure improvement and maintenance.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | 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 4105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the registration of large electrical loads.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4130 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property owned by certain electric cooperatives.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Utilities--Electric
HB 4204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to wind energy rights and wind energy development agreements.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Wind | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
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 4208 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to the management and control of certain municipal electric utility systems.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 4211 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to participation in the wholesale electric market by a municipally owned utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
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 4217 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, EllenSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the powers of certain public utility agencies; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| CONDEMNATION | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4276 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the amendment of a certificate of convenience and necessity to provide electricity service to certain water control and improvement districts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | 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 4429 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the duty of a school district to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act for certain property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 4590 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 4592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to employment and other assistance for certain unemployed individuals owing payment to certain utilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workforce Development | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 4672 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman
Relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at state-owned parking lots and garages.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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 4708 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to gas supply information provided to the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the authority of an independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region to require information from and registration by certain facilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric
HB 4735 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to discounted rates for electric service provided to certain political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 4789 88-0 (2023)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the use of school buses and electricity by public schools.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric
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 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 4910 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the access by a certificated telecommunications provider to the rights-of-way and pole charges of an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 4984 88-0 (2023)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to reporting by operators of certain gas supply chain facilities and gas pipeline facilities on a failure to perform a contractual obligation due to a weather emergency.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 5029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to imposing a surcharge on certain electric generators and gas producers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 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
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 154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to location requirements for the construction of certain wind-powered energy devices.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AIRPORTS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Energy--General | Energy--Wind | Property Interests--General | 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 330 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
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 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 527 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a rebate of the assessment on the gross receipts of electricity for certain providers of retail electric service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Day Care | Taxation--General | Taxation--State | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the designation of transmission operators by certain municipally owned electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | 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 947 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to creating a criminal offense for damaging certain critical infrastructure facilities and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as manslaughter in certain circumstances; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Utilities--Electric
SB 983 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to information maintained by certain municipally owned utilities that provide electricity services and cable, Internet, or broadband services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | City Government--Utilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1001 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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 1016 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses | 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 1076 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the deadline for approving a certificate of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Utilities--Electric
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 1202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Utilities--Electric
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 1291 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the reimbursement of a municipality's expenses in a ratemaking proceeding for electric or gas utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 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 1519 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to electric utility weather emergency preparedness.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 1703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a study on the impact of illegal immigration in this state.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Environment--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | 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 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 1771 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property owned by certain electric cooperatives.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | 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 1889 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the consideration of the proportion of long-term debt and equity capitalization in establishing the rates of electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Utilities--Electric
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 1942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the use of school buses and electricity by public schools.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric
SB 1983 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
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 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 2111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to reporting by operators of certain gas supply chain facilities and gas pipeline facilities on a failure to perform a contractual obligation due to a weather emergency.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 2153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to certain school district tax abatements for power system reliability projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District | Utilities--Electric
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 2203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain clean energy projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Fuel Storage | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
SB 2204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to exceptions to prohibited contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Governor | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 2259 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the legislature's goals for baseload electric generating capacity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--General | Utilities--Electric
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 2386 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of an electric cooperative to use the power of eminent domain to acquire certain real property.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Geothermal | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--Electric
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 2460 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of certain electricity services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--Electric
SB 2472 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to transmission and distribution utility access to certain portions of the electricity supply chain map.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Utilities--Electric
SB 2511 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to notice and assistance provided to residential electric customers before electric service is disconnected.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Utilities--Electric
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 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 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 433 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Electric
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 806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to nonsubmetered billing for water or wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 872 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the disclosure of certain utility customer information.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses | Utilities--Electric
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 1337 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to priority of payment for certain electrical service claims against the estates of certain decedents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Utilities--Electric
HB 1418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | 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 1534 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Electric
HB 1572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the rental and operation of electric generation equipment.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Utilities--Electric
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 1861 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Placed on intent calendar
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report by a public institution of higher education on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ERCOT power outages.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--General | Utilities--Electric
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 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 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 2084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of property used for renewable energy electric generation for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Solar | Environment--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | Utilities--Electric
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 2275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
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 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 2563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the interconnection of a solar energy device to an electricity distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | Energy--Solar | 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 2642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the prioritization for the delivery of electric utility services in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by municipal housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Aging | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 2644 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of an emergency power source to residents of certain public housing facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Housing--Disabled Persons | Utilities--Electric
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 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 2759 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
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) | 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 2785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to access to public information maintained by independent organizations established under Section 39.151, Utilities Code.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Open Records | Utilities--Electric
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 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 2898 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to notice required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the creation of a task force to improve the reliability of electric service in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | Governor | GRID TASK FORCE, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 2982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study the reliability of the ERCOT electric grid.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric
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 3030 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to notice to customers, governmental entities, and other affected persons after significant interruptions of certain services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--Electric | 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 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 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 3138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to rate plans offered by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
HB 3166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during and after a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric
HB 3167 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to protection for residential electric customers from disconnection of retail electric service in certain weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 3335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the charging of higher prices by retail electric providers during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric
HB 3344 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a study to project the economic and grid reliability effects that may result from interconnecting certain electric transmission facilities with transmission facilities operated by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HARRIS COUNTY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | Utilities--Electric
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 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 3544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric
HB 3567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to a study by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding the use of flared natural gas for on-site electric generation.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | 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 3615 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain rates charged by and programs offered by municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Utilities | Open Records | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3624 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain distributed electricity resources.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 3639 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to notice to a customer or tenant required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 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 3696 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation resources.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Solar | RENEWABLE ENERGY | 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 3750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for backup power generators in economically distressed areas for public water supply and sanitary sewer systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Energy--Fuel Storage | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3792 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to protecting the population of Texas, its environment, and its most vulnerable communities, promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
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 3912 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of gas facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 4007 87-0 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to siting requirements for the construction of a wind turbine.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | Property Interests--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 4120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RENEWABLE ENERGY | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 4126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to clarifying that natural gas and electricity are necessities during a declared disaster under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--Fuel Storage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Utilities--Electric
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 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 4225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--Fuel Storage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric
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 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 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 4336 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to requirements by certain electric utilities on placement of ground level electric transformers on residential properties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
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 4405 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to imposing a tax on certain electric generators and gas producers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Sales | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 4470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to imposing a tax on the amount of federal renewable energy production credits received by wind electric generators.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Energy Resources | 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 4561 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
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
HB 4576 87-0 (2021)
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 | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HJR 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the water infrastructure resiliency fund and the critical infrastructure resiliency fund to assist in the financing of certain infrastructure projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HR 2084 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1281.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HR 2093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | 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 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 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 398 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain resources and facilities for distributed generation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--Solar | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
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 648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to electric service equipment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
SB 668 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of certain government operated utility customer information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to clarifying electricity as a necessity during a declared disaster under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric
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 744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the reporting on infrastructure and maintenance by electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric
SB 760 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the removal of solar power facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Energy--Solar | 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 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 839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | HYBRID VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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 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 1003 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to location requirements for the construction of certain wind-powered energy devices.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | Property Interests--General | Utilities--Electric
SB 1012 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to rate plans offered by retail electric providers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Utilities--Electric
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 1242 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance of a certificate of convenience and necessity for providing electric service in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
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 1256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for an ad valorem tax abatement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--General | Energy--Solar | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Electric
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 1283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to attachments for broadband service on utility poles owned by an electric cooperative.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1303 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RENEWABLE ENERGY | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
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 1331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to electric energy storage in the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 1470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to chilled water service and district cooling systems.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Open Records | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 1580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses and to the duty of electric utility market participants to pay certain amounts owed.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SECRETARY OF STATE | 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 1606 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 1614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to requiring emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--Fuel Storage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | 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 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 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 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 1950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address extraordinary costs and expenses resulting from Winter Storm Uri.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Courts--Appellate | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Financial--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric
SB 1971 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to imposing a tax on the amount of federal renewable energy production credits received by wind electric generators.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Electric
SB 1988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--Electric | 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 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 2075 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the charging of higher prices by retail electric providers during a declared disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | 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 2077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study of certain Electric Reliability Council of Texas actions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | SENATE, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric
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 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 2194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
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 2213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the removal of electric energy storage facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | Environment--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--Electric
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
SB 2231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to prices in the wholesale electricity market.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Utilities--Electric
SCR 60 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in SB 1281.
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Corrective | Utilities--Electric
SR 561 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1281.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Electric
SR 564 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--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 63 87-1 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to reports regarding inadequate power supply in the ERCOT power region.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 142 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the members of the governing body of an independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric
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 236 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 242 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the use of demand response technology to reduce energy consumption in state-owned buildings.
Filed
| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 247 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to demand response programs.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 278 87-1 (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
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 28 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
HB 66 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to demand response programs.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 84 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 197 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the members of the governing body of an independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
Filed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric
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
SB 28 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SCR 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.
Filed
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric
HB 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 58 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to demand response programs.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--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
SB 23 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SCR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid.
Co-author authorized
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric
HB 223 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric
HB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GRID SECURITY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Electric
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 795 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to a municipality's ability to enforce zoning and other land use regulations against electric companies.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
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 1128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to sell retail electric power.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 1446 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to use of an electric cooperative's easements or property for broadband service.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric | 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 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 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 1766 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | Utilities--Electric
HB 1768 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric and gas utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Salaries & Expenses | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 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 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 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 2845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal of wind power facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Energy--General | Property Interests--Real Property | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to on-site distributed generation and energy storage resources.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Solar | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
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 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 3777 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to priority of payment for certain electrical service claims against the estates of certain decedents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | 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 4052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to allowable utility charges by a county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Utilities--Electric | 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 4108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the required payment of taxes by an owner of a property used for nuclear electric power generation who appeals certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 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 4449 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain electric energy storage equipment requirements to municipally owned utilities and electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 4755 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 14 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to broadband service or facilities provided by an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GRID SECURITY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | 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 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 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 1003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 1012 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain electric energy storage equipment requirements to municipally owned utilities and electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--General | 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 1174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the submission of certain utility reports in electronic form.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | 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 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 1435 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to notice and public hearing requirements relating to a major modification of an existing transmission line.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC NOTICE | 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 1617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Solar | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | Utilities--Electric
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 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 2066 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Solar | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
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 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 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 787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
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 931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that contract with political subdivisions for certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
HB 1166 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
HB 1168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--General | Energy--Solar | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
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 1427 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a municipality's ability to enforce zoning and other land use regulations against electric companies.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
HB 1458 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
HB 1459 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to limitations on the use of municipal electric utility system revenues by certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Utilities--Electric
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 1475 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to electricity service provided by retail electric providers; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1633 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to bill payment assistance programs offered by certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Utilities | 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 1685 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to sell retail electric power.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1717 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to wind energy conversion systems and facilities and the rights of owners of land on which the systems and facilities are located; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--General | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2235 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to accounting principles applicable to pension and other postemployment benefit expenses for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Utilities--Electric
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 2499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the disposition of real property interests by navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Electric | 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 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 3175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Utilities--Electric
HB 3379 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility process for customer service benefits.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3399 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to a study by the Geo-Technology Research Institute on existing and potential programs to improve energy efficiency.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | 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 3656 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to authority of an electric utility customer to choose not to have an advanced meter.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | 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 4080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certificate of convenience and necessity for transmission-only utilities in the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Utilities--Electric
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 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
SB 559 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Taxation--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 736 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to a report on the sale of retail electric power by the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 758 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to bill payment assistance programs offered by certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Utilities | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
SB 1002 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to accounting principles applicable to pension and other postemployment benefit expenses for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | Utilities--Electric
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 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 1597 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct an evaluation and submit a report regarding the use of wind and solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater on real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| DESALINATION | Energy--Solar | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--Electric | Water--Development | Water--General
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 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
SB 2069 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
SB 2070 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to limitations on the use of municipal electric utility system revenues by certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Utilities--Electric
HB 199 85-1 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of an electric utility to impose a rate or charge on an owner of solar or wind electric generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Solar | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of energy critical infrastructure.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | ELECTROMAGNETIC THREAT PREPAREDNESS TASK FORCE | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 575 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the notice of contract expiration provided to retail electric customers by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
HB 857 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 862 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to requiring an electric utility to notify certain landowners of its application for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line facility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
HB 962 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the amount of installed electric generation capacity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
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 1368 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to annual permits to move certain equipment; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Highways | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1418 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by general law municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | City Government--Utilities | 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 1926 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operations of a municipally owned utility or municipal power agency; affecting a provision that is subject to criminal penalties; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| BONDS | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
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 2184 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | 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 2254 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to certain fees, charges, or credits based on a customer's electricity use in areas where competition has been introduced.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
HB 2289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
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 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 2647 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Electric | Water--General
HB 2715 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to the operation of a municipally owned utility.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Open Records | Utilities--Electric
HB 2716 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to the operation of certain municipally owned utilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Open Records | Utilities--Electric
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 3084 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the recovery of certain expenses by an electric utility in a ratemaking proceeding; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Utilities--Electric
HB 3288 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to regulation of congestion charges in the electricity market.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 3391 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the election of directors of certain electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
HB 3421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to authority of an electric utility customer to choose not to have an advanced meter; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--Electric
HB 3451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the election of directors of certain electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
HB 3457 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the methods of recovery of stranded environmental compliance costs by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | Utilities--Electric
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 3732 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the eligibility of property used for a large-scale electric energy storage facility for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | 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 3916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to water and electric utility services provided to certain federal agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to limitations on the use of municipal electric system revenues by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
HCR 73 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Utilities--Electric
HCR 142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Recalling H.B. No. 1926 from the Senate for further consideration.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BONDS | City Government--Utilities | Resolutions--Recall | Utilities--Electric
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 635 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the eligibility of property used in connection with renewable energy electric generation through the use of wind power for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | 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 745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the governance of certain municipal power agencies; providing authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--Utilities | 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 913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
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 991 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| DESALINATION | Energy--Solar | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 992 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to recovery of costs for pilot programs to measure energy savings that result from water conservation programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1044 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter and to liability for damages caused by an advanced meter.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--Electric
SB 1122 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Electric | Water--General
SB 1271 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the recovery of certain expenses by an electric utility in a ratemaking proceeding; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Utilities--Electric
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 1444 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
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 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 1826 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the regulation of the amount of installed electric generation capacity.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Utilities--Electric
SB 1827 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Science & Technology | 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 1945 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to electricity service provided by municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Utilities | 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
SCR 20 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Utilities--Electric
HB 200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
HB 258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 425 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the notice provided to retail electric customers by retail electric providers of contract expiration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--Electric
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 711 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the computation of an electric utility's income taxes.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Income | 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 775 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to using the system benefit fund for the support of certain programs for low-income electric customers.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOANS | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 796 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the licensing of a journeyman lineman.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric
HB 898 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to standards for power lines.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
HB 994 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Energy--Nuclear | Utilities--Electric
HB 1024 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
HB 1086 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to interruption of electric service by a residential landlord.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--Electric
HB 1148 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of a municipality's expenses in a ratemaking proceeding for electric or gas utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1171 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to civil liability for certain damages caused by advanced meters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--Electric
HB 1293 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the connection of electric service in the unincorporated area of the county.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--Electric
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 1687 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the composition and powers of a governing body in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BORDER | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1735 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the exclusion of certain taxable entities from a combined group for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 1772 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the disconnection of electric or gas utility service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/14
| City Government--Utilities | Consumer Protection | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1962 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
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
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
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 2049 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a qualifying cogeneration facility's ability to sell electric energy to multiple purchasers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| 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 2446 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the definitions of advanced clean energy projects and clean energy projects and to franchise tax credits for certain of those projects.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 2592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the liability of certain special-purpose districts or authorities providing water to a purchaser for the generation of electricity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | 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 2692 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to establish an economic development program to promote the construction of small-scale electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 2752 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | DESALINATION | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 2814 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the use of utility usage information by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DATA ELECTRONIC LIMITATIONS ACT | Electronic Information Systems | Utilities--Electric
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 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 3168 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Energy--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
HB 3189 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Utilities--Electric
HB 3214 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Energy--Solar | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 3355 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to cable operators' attachments on distribution poles owned or controlled by electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3450 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to a program to support the installation of certain emmissions-free generation systems that do not use water in the production of electricity and are located on publicly owned land or government buildings and parking structures.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Science & Technology | Utilities--Electric
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 3584 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to rates charged and credits granted by certain electric utilities to retail customers with on-site solar generation capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Solar | 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 3602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the allocation of certain money in the Texas emissions reduction plan fund to fund the energy efficiency grant program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 3701 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3702 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the definition of distributed renewable generation for certain generation systems installed on publicly owned land.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RENEWABLE ENERGY | 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 3760 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to advanced meter deployment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
HB 3822 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to a prohibition on the use of an interlocal agreement to purchase energy or energy-related services.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
No action taken in committee
| Energy--General | Utilities--Electric
SB 79 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 199 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the annual evaluation of water use by owners or operators of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric
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 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 349 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to standards for power lines.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
SB 405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Nuclear | Utilities--Electric
SB 410 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | 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 599 83-0 (2013)
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
| Utilities--Electric
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 633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
SB 662 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the composition of the drought preparedness council.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| DROUGHT | DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 735 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to using the system benefit fund for the support of certain programs for low-income electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOANS | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
SB 795 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the composition and powers of a governing body in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| BORDER | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 815 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the disconnection of electric or gas utility service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Consumer Protection | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 958 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the liability of certain special-purpose districts or authorities providing water to a purchaser for the generation of electricity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Utilities--Electric
SB 960 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the franchise tax of certain nonqualified affiliates.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
SB 961 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to access by members of certain electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
Filed
| Utilities--Electric
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 1219 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a customer's right to privacy of smart meter collected data.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| RIGHT OF PRIVACY | Utilities--Electric
SB 1239 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 1280 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to attaining reserve capacity margins in power regions to meet expected peak demand.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric
SB 1284 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | County Government--General | DESALINATION | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 1337 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers of the governing body of a public utility in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BORDER | City Government--Utilities | GULF OF MEXICO | 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 1364 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the computation of an electric utility's income taxes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Taxation--Income | Utilities--Electric
SB 1453 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to rates charged and credits granted by certain electric utilities to retail customers with on-site solar generation capacity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Solar | Utilities--Electric
SB 1468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
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 1577 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the election of directors of certain electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
SB 1586 83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
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 65 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the inclusion of the total cost of residential retail electricity in advertisements and contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | 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 822 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to reducing mercury emissions from electric generating facilities; providing for an administrative penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MERCURY | Utilities--Electric
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 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 1165 82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1176 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 1204 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the removal of certain restrictions on the ability to switch retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
HB 1374 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
HB 1445 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the prices a retail electric provider charges certain residential customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1485 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Utilities--Electric | 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 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 1753 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the threshold amount at which public utilities are required to report a transaction.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| 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 1863 82-0 (2011)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to utilities' expenditures for recharging stations for electric vehicles.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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 1997 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to customer choice for certain state agencies served by a municipally owned electric utility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAVIS COUNTY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2044 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric
HB 2083 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | 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 2356 82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain private entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 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 2677 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to customer choice for school districts served by municipally owned electric utilities and electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Utilities--Electric
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 2715 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the continuation of and powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial utility consumers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 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 3016 82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to energy aggregation by counties in certain areas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| COLONIAS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Housing--General | Utilities--Electric
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 3137 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the construction and operation of combined heating and power facilities in certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--General | Highways | 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 3213 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to certain fees charged by retail electric providers and aggregators.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--Electric
HB 3248 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to disclosure of certain offers for the sale of electricity in wholesale transactions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | Utilities--Electric
HB 3251 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the provision for notice and comment for pollution control projects.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Electric
HB 3259 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.
House: Energy Resources
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | RENEWABLE ENERGY | 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 3595 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to energy efficiency goals and energy efficiency programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY COORDINATION COUNCIL | Utilities--Electric
HB 3610 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Utilities--Electric
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 3802 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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
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 108 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a customer's right to choose a retail electric provider in the deregulated electric market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Utilities--Electric
SB 109 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to benefits and protections for residential electric customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Utilities--Electric
SB 312 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 366 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the repeal of information disclosure exemptions for public power utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Open Meetings | Open Records | Utilities--Electric
SB 453 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
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 504 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 689 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric
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 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 979 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to energy efficiency market emission reduction credit programs established by emission reduction credit organizations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Utilities--Electric
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 1053 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric
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 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 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 1230 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the construction and operation of combined heating and power facilities in certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--General | Utilities--Electric
SB 1393 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the use of contracts by local governments to purchase electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Purchasing--Local | Utilities--Electric
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 1539 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 1567 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the threshold amount at which public utilities are required to report a transaction.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
SB 1613 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the application of the public meetings and public information laws to public power utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
| Open Meetings | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 1743 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to access by members of certain electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| Open Meetings | Open Records | Utilities--Electric
SB 1793 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow recreational use of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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
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 239 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a study of the proportion of this state's electric energy that can be generated using renewable energy technology.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
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 366 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to creating a task force to review electric energy generation policies and to study the state's long-term demand for electric generation capacity.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric
HB 444 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the issuance of estimated customer bills by electric utilities and retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
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 667 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Purchasing--Local | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 695 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the establishment of a loan incentive program to promote energy efficiency in apartment buildings.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | LOANS | Utilities--Electric
HB 783 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the liability of an electric utility that allows recreational use of land that the utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 840 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to rates charged by an electric utility or retail electric provider on acquisition by another electric utility or retail electric provider.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--Electric
HB 841 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons, or persons with special medical needs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | 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 995 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to notice of expiration and price change in certain retail electric service contracts.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1002 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
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
Referred to State Affairs
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Open Meetings | Utilities--Electric
HB 1053 81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Relating to a grace period from the statement issue date for payment of services to certain electric utilities and related entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
HB 1097 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to contract expiration dates on electric bills.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
HB 1140 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the purchase and installation of solar energy devices connected to an electric transmission or distribution system.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Solar | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 1156 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Education--School Districts | Utilities--Electric
HB 1160 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to notice of contract expiration in retail electric service contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| 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 1519 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the disconnection of electric services to certain customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 1643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by certain renewable energy technology generators.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 1646 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to electric utility 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
Left pending in subcommittee
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEPLOYMENT, OFFICE OF | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Electric
HB 1655 81-0 (2009)
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
Subcommittee members named
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 1697 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a solar energy technology generation incentive program to be administered by electric utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
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 1718 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
HB 1767 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Energy--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 1797 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to notice of a price change in retail electric service contracts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
HB 1798 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
HB 1799 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| Utilities--Electric
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 1836 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the prices a retail electric provider charges certain residential customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 1866 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to distributed renewable generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
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 2306 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the use of a customer's utility bill payment data.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CREDIT SCORING | Utilities--Electric
HB 2345 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to the rate charged for electric service by a provider of last resort.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 2485 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the inclusion of gas and electric transmission and distribution costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2497 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to a conditional reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions from certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | 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 2532 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to coordinating information regarding the location of infrastructure to which the supply of electric service is critical to the public health and safety or for emergency management purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2638 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that affected landowners be notified of a proposed change to the route of a new electric transmission line.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 2653 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to authorizing design-build procedures for construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain utility projects located in certain areas.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BORDER | City Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | GULF OF MEXICO | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development
HB 2770 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of certain air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process for electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Health--General | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric
HB 2771 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the computation of total revenue in relation to facilities that use a carbon gasification technology to generate electricity.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | 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 2780 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
HB 2781 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the development and implementation of a wholesale market structure for ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
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 2809 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the licensing of a journeyman lineman.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Electric
HB 2811 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide.
House: Energy Resources
Reported favorably as substituted
| BONDS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2850 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RENEWABLE ENERGY | 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 2852 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to a prohibition on retail electric providers including a change of law provision in a contract for retail electric service.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric
HB 2879 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2960 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 3045 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the development of a solar energy visualization platform by the State Energy Conservation Office.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | Environment--Air | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | 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 3115 81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the computation of income tax expense for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Income | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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 3145 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the goal for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy technologies other than sources using wind energy.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 3190 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| FUEL CELLS | Taxation--Sales | 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 3333 81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas-Louisiana border region economic development steering committee; authorizing an assessment.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Crime Prevention | Economic & Industrial Development--General | LOUISIANA | TEXAS-LOUISIANA BORDER REGION ECONOMIC DEV. STEERING COMM. | Utilities--Electric
HB 3345 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency.
House: Energy Resources
Subcommittee members named
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | 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 3375 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to energy efficiency measures and technologies.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3381 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the maintenance of telephone and electric utility poles.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 3478 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | 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 3664 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a requirement of a permit or permit amendment from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the construction or modification of an electric generating facility in the coastal zone of this state that uses wind power.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric
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 3743 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Electric
HB 3787 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the relocation of utilities on certain highways and county roads.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3820 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the governance and disclosure requirements of electric cooperative corporations and the review of complaints of electric cooperative corporation members by the Office of the Attorney General.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Consumer Protection | Corporations & Associations | Utilities--Electric
HB 3842 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the duties of a municipally owned electric utility when operating outside the municipality.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric
HB 3894 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the provider of last resort.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3897 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the tax rate for certain retail electric providers.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Taxation--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 3942 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a pilot test of an advanced control technology for the reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Environment--Air | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Electric
HB 4011 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.
Relating to the use of money in the system benefit fund to purchase advanced meters for low-income customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Services--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 4012 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to the procedure for acting on an application for an air contaminant emissions permit, permit amendment, or permit renewal review for an electric generating facility.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric
HB 4059 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the monitoring of electric generation offers in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Utilities--Electric
HB 4082 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to reducing mercury emissions from electric generating facilities; providing for an administrative penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MERCURY | Utilities--Electric
HB 4098 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to distributed solar generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Solar | Utilities--Electric
HB 4107 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Common Carriers | Energy--Fuel Storage | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 4239 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the creation of a solar and distributed renewable generation incentive program.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Solar | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 4248 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the location of wind energy electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Utilities--Electric
HB 4304 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the granting or renewal of certain easements on or leases of certain university land.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Education--Higher--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | 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 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 4384 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired or petroleum coke-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | 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
