HB 9 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the development and funding of broadband and telecommunications services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the disposition of rental payments received by public housing authorities from tenants.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General
HB 427 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to information required to be provided to the public about planned excavations.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | SIGNS | Utilities--General
HB 578 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the adoption of a comprehensive plan to protect oil and gas infrastructure in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the protection of certain water facilities from catastrophes.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 696 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the notification of a landowner by a notification center of a planned excavation.
House: Energy Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
| Utilities--General
HB 763 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the interconnection of electric transmission service facilities with the United Mexican States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies | MEXICO | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1013 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to statewide requirements for renewable electric generating capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a tenant's right to terminate a residential lease following certain outages of essential utilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General
HB 1500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the functions of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region; increasing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| DESALINATION | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RENEWABLE ENERGY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1597 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to tariff filing requirements for certain telecommunications providers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 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 2442 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2569 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to notice of planned and unplanned service interruptions provided to ERCOT by certain electric generation service providers.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the expiration date for support from a program of the universal service fund to certain competitive eligible telecommunications providers serving deregulated areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 2663 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to the initiation of customer choice by municipally owned utilities that provide electric service.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 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 2701 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to public utility agencies; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2768 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the applicability of the open meetings law and the public information law to the Texas Energy Reliability Council and to independent organizations established to manage power regions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Environment--General | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 2793 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, 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 2888 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the application of the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act to Class B underground facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2968 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the interruption of utility service by a residential landlord.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General
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 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 3096 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the date by which the Texas Energy Reliability Council is required to submit to the legislature a report on the reliability and stability of the electricity supply chain.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Energy--General | Utilities--General
HB 3113 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a business to file electronic documents with a county clerk that accepts electronic filing.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--Banks | Financial--Credit Unions | Financial--Savings & Loans | Insurance--General | Utilities--General
HB 3182 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3239 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the participation of distributed energy resources in the ERCOT ancillary services and wholesale energy markets.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the operation of certain infrastructure during a weather emergency; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 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 3668 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the expiration and extension of certain provisions relating to engaging outside council for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission matters.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 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 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 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 4010 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the assessment on the gross receipts of electricity for certain providers of retail electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | 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 4106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 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 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 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 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 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 4574 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of an interim committee to study large-scale battery storage.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | Environment--General | Interim Studies | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--General
HB 4591 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the membership and meetings of the Texas Energy Reliability Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Energy--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
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 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 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 4738 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of integrating into the electric grid facilities that use nuclear energy to generate electricity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Nuclear | Interim Studies | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Utilities--General
HB 4821 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to impose administrative penalties and enter into voluntary mitigation plans; increasing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 4832 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the reliability of the ERCOT power grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4834 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the use of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 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 4908 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense worker jobs or facilities to receive grants.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Utilities--General
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
HJR 125 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HJR 180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General
HR 2466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 9.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HR 2471 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.J.R. No. 125.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 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 893 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the correction of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for providing water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 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 1110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the authority of a municipality to transfer revenue of a municipal utility to the general fund of the municipality.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
SB 1112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1170 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Tepper, Carl
Relating to the initiation of customer choice by municipally owned utilities that provide electric service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the disclosure of customer information by government-operated utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Protection of Personal Information | Utilities--General
SB 1212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 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 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 1593 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 1828 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procurement by local governments of energy savings performance contracts for certain conservation measures; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Purchasing--Local | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
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 1901 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the expiration and extension of certain provisions relating to engaging outside council for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission matters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Utilities--General
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 2011 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to impose administrative penalties and enter into voluntary mitigation plans; increasing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 2012 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the implementation of a program to meet the reliability needs of the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2015 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the legislature's goals for electric generation capacity in this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2070 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the funding of projects by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to promote the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to resources used to ensure the continuous provision of power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2129 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of an independent market monitor for the natural gas market by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2180 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the powers of a public utility agency; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 2218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of fiber-optic technology for the purpose of border security.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
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 2327 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to compensation for the streamlined expedited release of certain areas from a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Utilities--General
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 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 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 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
SR 707 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on H.B. 9.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SR 709 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on H.J.R. 125.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 10 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--General
HB 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to a restriction on the regulation of utility services and infrastructure based on the energy source to be used or delivered.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--General | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--General
HB 258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain contracting requirements for the provision of broadband Internet access service to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 425 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the use of the universal service fund for the provision of broadband service in underserved rural areas.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RURAL | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 452 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--General
HB 520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Transportation of right-of-way landscaping installed by utilities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
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 1130 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to recovery in a civil action of damages attributable to excavation activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION & SAFETY ACT | Utilities--General
HB 1282 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a restriction on the regulation of utility services and infrastructure based on the energy source to be used or delivered.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | Utilities--General
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 2000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 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 2165 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 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 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 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 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 2639 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the interconnection of electric transmission service facilities with the United Mexican States.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Intergovernmental Relations | Interim Studies | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2653 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the review date under the Texas Sunset Act for the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2657 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 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 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 2775 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2786 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to load shedding participation for certain customers during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2796 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2805 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the board of directors of a public utility agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to notice to elected officials of a widespread power, water, or natural gas outage or emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Legislature | State Officers | Utilities--General
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 2906 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of rental payments received by public housing authorities from tenants.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | 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 3020 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to increasing the administrative penalty for a violation of certain reliability standards concerning electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the membership and meetings of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SENATE, TEXAS | State Officers | TURMAN, JAMES A., SPEAKER | Utilities--General
HB 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 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 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 3093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the name and governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 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 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 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 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 3382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the notification of a landowner by a notification center of a planned excavation.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Property Interests--General | 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 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 3487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the interruption of utility service by a residential landlord.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General
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 3689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the provision of electric service during extreme weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Electric Grid Security and Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
HB 3853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3878 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
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 3965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to requiring an emergency operation plan for continued treatment of patients in an end stage renal disease facility in the event of a disaster and the prioritization of power restoration for those facilities during certain disasters.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
HB 4011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the hardening of certain utility facilities to maintain essential services during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--General
HB 4059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a tenant's right to terminate a residential lease following certain outages of essential utilities.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General
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 4193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an office of the inspector general at the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF (PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the development by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of physical security and cybersecurity practices for certain utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a comprehensive plan to protect oil and gas infrastructure in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 4228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding a plan to protect water treatment facilities from catastrophe.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 4231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an annual regional electric network overview produced by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the target planning reserve margin for ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the organization and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a required period for a municipality or water district to begin construction on certain projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--General | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 4423 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 4448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the projects that may be undertaken by a public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
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 4557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, 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 4560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of the Public Utility Counsel, and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, 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
HJR 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HR 1868 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 5.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 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 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 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 817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the winterization and emergency preparedness for electric utilities, power generation companies, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 829 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
SB 955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
SB 1022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 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 1262 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a restriction on the regulation of utility services and infrastructure based on the energy source to be used or delivered.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | Utilities--General
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 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 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 1682 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the funding of utility reliability projects by the Texas Water Development Board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, granting rulemaking authority, and making an appropriation.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
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 1876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the continued treatment and safety of end stage renal disease facility patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
SB 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 2019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, with the assistance of the Railroad Commission of Texas, to take action to ensure that natural gas is available to supply power generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 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 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 2154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | Utilities--General
SB 2199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Corporations & Associations | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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
SJR 62 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability of water, electricity, natural gas and broadband utilities in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SR 516 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 5.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 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 231 87-1 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the applicability of the public information law to independent organizations certified to manage a power region.
Filed
| Energy--General | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 247 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to demand response programs.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
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
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 181 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 228 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 229 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Filed
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HJR 25 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
Filed
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | 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 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 97 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HJR 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to notice of bill payment assistance programs for certain electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General
HB 382 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the authority to establish a customer assistance program for certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
HB 669 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the use of the universal service fund for the provision of broadband service in underserved rural areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RURAL | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 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 1826 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to regulation of the production of retail public utility wells by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--General
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 2224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to public awareness of utility payment assistance programs and consumer rights during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to procedures for imposing certain administrative penalties or disgorgement orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2249 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to regulation of production of wells for retail public utilities by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--General
HB 2312 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the regulation by the Texas Department of Transportation of right-of-way landscaping installed by utilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
HB 2320 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to services provided during and following a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 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 2583 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the calculation of costs in interagency contracts between certain state agencies and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Utilities--General
HB 2681 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Utilities--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 2882 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to recovery in a civil action of damages attributable to excavation activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION & SAFETY ACT | Utilities--General
HB 3089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to payment of costs related to the relocation of certain political subdivision utility facilities for state highway projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 3327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property for a proposed oil and gas pipeline through eminent domain by a common carrier.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--General
HB 3673 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the application of the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act to Class B underground facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION & SAFETY ACT | UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 3921 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain contracting requirements for the provision of broadband Internet access service to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 4241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to providing services for or acquiring certain water utilities and establishing related rates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development | Water--Rights
HB 4477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to reporting on the provision of water and sewer services by certain utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority to establish a customer assistance program for certain municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
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 1211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, PeterSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to payment of costs related to the relocation of certain political subdivision utility facilities for state highway projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
SB 1610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
SB 1794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the calculation of costs in interagency contracts between certain state agencies and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Utilities--General
SB 1941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 2026 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to regulation of the production of retail public utility wells by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--General
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 2272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
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 963 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to notice of bill payment assistance programs for certain electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain elderly customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1190 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review of the Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
No action taken in committee
| Sunset--Recommended Reviews | UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 1224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to compliance of excavators of underground utilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--General
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 2114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to identify customers who may be eligible for bill payment assistance programs.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2281 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--General
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 3162 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the duty of an excavator to notify a notification center or to make a 9-1-1 emergency call in response to underground facility damage or an emergency.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Utilities--General
HB 3211 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to requirements for the notice that excavators must provide to notification centers and underground facility operators for certain excavation operations.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Safety | Utilities--General
HB 3284 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the applicability of underground facility damage prevention and safety requirements to certain activities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
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 4192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the relocation of a utility facility located in a highway right-of-way.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Utilities | Highways | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
HB 4221 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to requiring owners of sanitary sewer systems to report the current condition of a system's infrastructure to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 79 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
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 538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| DROUGHT | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
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 1473 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority to establish a customer assistance program for certain municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
SB 1985 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2098 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to requirements for underground facility damage prevention and safety.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Safety | Utilities--General
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: Anchía, 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 497 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the applicability of the law governing saltwater pipeline facilities located in the vicinity of public roads.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Highways | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 631 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the impersonation of a state agency website or an associated website; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 669 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the authority of a public utility agency to provide water and sewer service and enter into contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 911 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 960 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the exemption of school district property from certain infrastructure fees charged for the control of excess water or storm water.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Utilities--General
HB 961 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain school district property from certain infrastructure fees charged for the control of excess water or storm water.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Utilities--General
HB 1092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an annual report of residential electric customer complaints.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1475 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Libraries & Librarians | TELEMEDICINE | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1662 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Cemeteries | City Government--General | Utilities--General
HB 1709 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the closing, abandoning, and vacating of a public road by a county; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Utilities--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1768 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the use of the universal service fund to provide Internet service to certain persons with an impairment of hearing.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | HEARING DISORDERS | Human Services--General | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2064 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the installation of certain telephone or telegraph corporation facilities on or across public roads, streets, or water.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Roads | Highways | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2077 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to immunity of a governmental entity for damage to certain utility facilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--General
HB 2535 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to liability for damages incurred in connection with certain excavation activities and an award of attorney's fees in lawsuits to recover the cost of the damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--General
HB 2538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aging | BORDER | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--General
HB 2558 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the length of a billing month for a propane gas customer.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Business & Commerce--General | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2758 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the duties of excavators to notify operators of the location of planned excavations and the duties of operators to mark the location of underground facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Utilities--General
HB 2839 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | Electronic Information Systems | Open Meetings | Open Records | Utilities--General
HB 2879 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, MarySponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 2919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to an energy efficiency pilot program for state-owned buildings operated by the Texas Facilities Commission.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | Utilities--General
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 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 3428 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
HB 3663 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
HB 3749 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the recovery of certain natural gas distribution utility ratemaking proceeding expenses; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3774 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the use of money administered through the Energy Services Program for Low-Income Individuals.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Energy--Conservation | Housing--General | Utilities--General
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
SB 861 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the installation of certain telephone or telegraph corporation facilities on or across public roads, streets, or water.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| County Government--Roads | Highways | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 865 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to immunity of a governmental entity for damage to certain utility facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--General
SB 1121 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of a public utility agency to provide water and sewer service and enter into contracts.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
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 1592 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aging | BORDER | City Government--Finance | GULF OF MEXICO | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--General
SB 1954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority and obligations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 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 404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
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
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--General
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 761 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Safety | Utilities--General
HB 890 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the conversion of the West Travis County Public Utility Agency to the Hill Country Regional Water Authority and to the creation of the Hill Country Regional Water Authority; providing authority to issue revenue bonds or notes; granting the power of eminent domain; providing an administrative penalty; providing authority to impose fees.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| HAYS COUNTY | HILL COUNTRY REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TRAVIS COUNTY | Utilities--General
HB 1488 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to notice of utility rate increases.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Utilities--General
HB 1537 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Safety | Utilities--General
HB 1650 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
HB 1663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to timing and frequency with which a public utility may file for a rate change application.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
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 1963 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the election of a commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 2156 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the ability of a municipality to regulate or limit a retail public utility's extension of service or operation of facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
HB 2237 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the recovery of rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2332 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the liability of an operator of an underground facility for damages that result from a failure to comply with a duty to mark underground facilities to prevent damage from excavation or a duty to make certain notifications.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--General
HB 2406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of saltwater pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Highways | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 2532 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of propane distribution system retailers; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2585 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the reimbursement of utilities for relocation of utility facilities following improvement or construction of certain tolled highways.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 2826 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Hospitals | Libraries & Librarians | TELEMEDICINE | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2900 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to underground facility damage prevention and safety.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 3080 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to a study on the feasibility of creating a program to provide discounts on Internet access to individuals who are eligible for lifeline telephone services.
House: Technology
Referred to Technology
| Electronic Information Systems | Human Services--General | INTERNET | LIFELINE & TEL-ASSISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3166 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to implement a temporary price cap in certain situations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3293 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to requirements for addressing and preventing damage to underground utility facilities; imposing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Utilities--General
HB 3294 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing civil penalties for excavator violations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Safety | Utilities--General
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 3547 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to standards and procedures for determining whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
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
SB 291 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to notice requirements for gas utilities entering certain real property; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 456 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Safety | Utilities--General
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 508 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the conversion of the West Travis County Public Utility Agency to the Hill Country Regional Water Authority and to the creation of the Hill Country Regional Water Authority; providing authority to issue revenue bonds or notes; granting the power of eminent domain; providing an administrative penalty; providing authority to impose fees.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| HAYS COUNTY | HILL COUNTRY REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TRAVIS COUNTY | Utilities--General
SB 514 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of saltwater pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Highways | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
SB 601 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the availability of certain payment plans for residential electric customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 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 701 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a defense to prosecution for criminal trespass.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--Utilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | TRESPASS | Utilities--General
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 885 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to notice of utility rate increases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Utilities--General
SB 1239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1257 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, 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 1327 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the reimbursement of utilities for relocation of utility facilities following improvement or construction of certain tolled highways.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
SB 1414 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain retail public utilities affected by single certification in incoporated or annexed areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Annexation | Utilities--General
SB 1472 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to information that must be included on prepaid calling cards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES | Utilities--General
SB 1599 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
SB 1625 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to standards and procedures for determining whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 23 83-1 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to a permit requirement and the payment by a utility of a fee for the use of state highway rights-of-way.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | Utilities--General
HB 69 83-1 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain eminent domain authority and the suspension of certain unreported eminent domain authority.
Filed
| CONDEMNATION | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 13 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to a permit requirement and the payment by a utility of a fee for the use of state highway rights-of-way.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| City Government--Utilities | Highways | PERMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 24 83-2 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain eminent domain authority and the suspension of certain unreported eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Meeting cancelled
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 58 83-2 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to customer protections related to smart thermostat services marketing and contracts.
Filed
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 20 83-3 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain eminent domain authority and the expiration or suspension of certain unreported eminent domain authority.
Filed
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 263 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to an excavator's duties during an emergency excavation; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Safety | Utilities--General
HB 267 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to rate and damage schedules governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Utilities--General
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 355 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the imposition of a fee on coal loaded on or unloaded from railcars in this state and to the allocation of the revenue from the fee.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | Environment--Air | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--General
HB 430 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the provision of payment history information to consumer reporting agencies.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | CREDIT SCORING | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Insurance--General | Utilities--General
HB 491 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of a water and sewer utility to impose an impact fee.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 494 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 496 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the frequency with which water or sewer utilities must file a statement of intent to increase rates.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 695 82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program for the collection, transportation, recycling, and disposal of mercury-added thermostats.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Recycling | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MERCURY | Utilities--General
HB 776 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 805 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the requirement that certain water service providers ensure emergency operations during an extended power outage.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 856 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other entities regarding water and sewer utilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 977 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1022 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Religion | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 1302 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
No action taken in committee
| ENERGY & COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1421 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the classification, use, and regulation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
HB 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 1449 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain right-of-way easements on land owned by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Highways | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | 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 1487 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a study comparing the effects on retail water and sewer utility service rates of acquiring by certain means additional water for Bexar County retail water and sewer utility service consumers.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BEXAR COUNTY | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 1801 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to notice of utility rate increases.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Utilities--General
HB 1943 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
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 2257 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the procurement and use of an emergency notification system by public service providers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Common Carriers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 2289 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of a gas corporation to use a public right-of-way along a railroad, a railroad right-of-way, an interurban railroad, or a street railroad.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2295 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 2406 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to transferring certain energy assistance programs from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2442 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the telecommunications service discount for schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--General | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2680 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the procedure for certain small local exchange companies to propose to offer certain services or to make a minor change in a rate or tariff.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2709 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to energy and efficiency conservation programs administered by the Texas Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2710 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to cable attachments to electric facilities of electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2798 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 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 3142 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to convenience charges by utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3169 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Libraries & Librarians | TELEMEDICINE | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 3268 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lyne, LanhamSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to permits for air contaminant emissions of stationary natural gas engines used in combined heating and power systems.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3344 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to competitive bid requirements for public utility agencies that award construction contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Utilities--General
HB 3394 82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to county building code standards for new residential construction; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Housing--General | SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS | Utilities--General
HB 3407 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the recovery through gas utility rates of expenses related to a rate proceeding.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3513 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the power of certain municipalities to establish performance standards for underground utilities, landscaping, tree preservation and sign control in a neighborhood empowerment zone.
House: Land & Resource Management
No action taken in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE | Utilities--General
HB 3620 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to changes in participation in public utility agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Utilities--General
HB 3754 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Considered in public hearing
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--General
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
SB 103 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of wastewater pipeline facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Water--General
SB 117 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to allowing municipally owned utility systems in certain cities to fund a program to aid low-income residents in paying their bills.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 389 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to emergency preparedness during an extended power outage of a water service provider with at least 250 connections.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 424 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 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 712 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 713 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the procedure for certain small local exchange companies to propose to offer certain services or to make a minor change in a rate or tariff.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 714 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Religion | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 773 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to telecommunications service discounts for educational institutions, libraries, hospitals, and telemedicine centers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Libraries & Librarians | TELEMEDICINE | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
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 873 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to rate and damage schedules governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Utilities--General
SB 943 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the classification, use, and regulation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
SB 981 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of distributed renewable generation of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1149 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requiring electric utilities to comply with energy efficiency goals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1150 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to requiring certain non-ERCOT utilities to comply with energy efficiency goals.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General
SB 1151 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to notice of utility rate increases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Utilities--General
SB 1217 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to an excavator's duty to notify a notification center before excavating; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Safety | Utilities--General
SB 1238 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to communications by public service providers during a disaster or an emergency.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Communications & Press | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1276 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to transferring certain energy assistance programs from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1340 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the Energy Efficiency Council and to statewide energy efficiency; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | Utilities--General
SB 1362 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to county building code standards for new residential construction; providing a penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Housing--General | SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS | Utilities--General
SB 1501 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to energy and efficiency conservation programs administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1596 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to changes in participation in public utility agencies.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Utilities--General
SB 1597 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to competitive bid requirements for public utility agencies that award construction contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Utilities--General
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 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 1816 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations & Trade
H. refuses to adopt conf. comm. rept-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 24 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to restrictions on the prices of certain consumer goods and services during an abnormal disruption of the market.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Utilities--General
HB 280 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, 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 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 632 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that retail water and utility services adopt an emergency preparedness plan for use during a local power outage; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 725 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Utilities--General
HB 751 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the liability of certain public utilities that allow recreational use of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
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 859 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to liability for property damage arising in connection with the use of certain easements; providing a waiver of sovereign immunity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
HB 876 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the installation of natural gas pipelines in controlled access highway rights-of-way.
House: Transportation
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Highways | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
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 1100 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the date of payment for retail electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--General
HB 1227 81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Relating to a grace period from the statement issue date for payment of services to gas utilities and municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 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 1627 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program payments to assist certain households receiving food stamp benefits.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD STAMPS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Food Programs | LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | Utilities--General
HB 1655 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1656 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | City Government--General | PLATTING | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 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 2173 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain counties and school districts from the drainage charge imposed by a municipal drainage utility system.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | EL PASO COUNTY | Utilities--General
HB 2194 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--General
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 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 2405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain retail water and sewer utility services maintain service during an extended power outage.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 2572 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of a gas corporation to use a public right-of-way.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Highways | Oil & Gas | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
HB 2609 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS | Utilities--General
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 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 3292 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the fee for natural gas pipeline safety inspections.
House: Energy Resources
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3366 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3374 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to permits for air contaminant emissions of stationary natural gas engines.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--General
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 3435 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to exempting certain utility property from impact fees and assessments in certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General
HB 3658 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the pipeline safety fund.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Utilities--General
HB 3673 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the relocation of utilities as a result of the construction or maintenance of a toll project that is the subject of a comprehensive development agreement.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Utilities--General
HB 3729 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the installation of certain pipelines in county road rights-of-way.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| County Government--Roads | Highways | Oil & Gas | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
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 3838 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--General
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 4086 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to energy efficiency in newly constructed buildings.
House: Energy Resources
Subcommittee members named
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
HB 4218 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to representation in a court proceeding involving a retail public utility providing water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4331 81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the exemption of certain school districts from the drainage charge imposed by a municipal drainage utility system.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Education--School Districts | Utilities--General
HB 4644 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to communications with utility customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 126 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 130 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Sales | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 435 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a statewide goal for electric energy generation during peak load periods from renewable energy technologies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--General
SB 436 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a statewide goal for electric energy generation to meet base load demands from renewable energy technologies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--General
SB 630 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Utilities--General
SB 686 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Orr, Rob
Relating to the installation, maintenance, or operation of natural gas pipelines on state highways and highway and county road rights-of-way.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Vetoed by the Governor
| Highways | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
SB 728 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by private entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
SB 874 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain counties from the drainage charge imposed by a municipal drainage utility system.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
SB 1391 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of criminal trespass.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS | Utilities--General
SB 1468 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to notice of expiration and price change in retail electric service contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1522 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain school districts from the drainage charge imposed by a municipal drainage utility system.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Education--School Districts | Utilities--General
SB 1563 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the liability of an electric utility that allows recreational use of land that the utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--General
SB 1658 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to an increase in the fee for natural gas pipeline safety inspections.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1676 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to fees charged by certain counties near international borders for issuing certain utility certificates.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
| BORDER | City Government--General | County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Utilities--General
SB 1700 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the governing body of an independent organization for a power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1708 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to information that must be included on prepaid calling cards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Consumer Protection | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES | Utilities--General
SB 1749 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of a gas corporation to use a public right-of-way.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 1865 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the provider of last resort.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1885 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to strategies to better protect electric transmission and distribution assets against natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2128 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to fixed price contracts for residential retail electric service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2129 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the certification of retail electric providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2253 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| BORDER | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2269 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the use of historically underutilized businesses by utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Utilities--General
SB 2271 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the use of historically underutilized businesses by utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Utilities--General
SB 2355 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of the pipeline safety fund.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Utilities--General
HB 33 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 149 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to rates charged for water or sewer services by an entity that takes over a nonfunctioning water or sewer system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 269 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 478 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the date of payment for retail utility services.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--General
HB 896 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the members and employees of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
Considered in Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 1214 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1695 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Consumer Protection | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1861 80-0 (2007)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the area served by certain municipal drainage utility systems.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
HB 1893 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring a municipality to notify certain public utilities and telecommunications utilities on receiving an application for a permit to excavate or construct underground facilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1900 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the imposition of certain administrative penalties related to market power regulation violations in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1902 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving the Public Utility Commission and the wholesale electric market monitor.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2096 80-0 (2007)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to utility connections on certain tracts of property in certain counties near an international border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/07
| Housing--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2127 80-0 (2007)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles in connection with utility work.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 2279 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of energy-efficient light bulbs for certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: Government Reform
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | LIGHTING | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 2320 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2343 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to certain school districts.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| City Government--Utilities | Education--School Districts | Energy--General | Utilities--General
HB 2616 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Aging | Consumer Protection | Disabilities, Persons with | Utilities--General
HB 2661 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the inclusion of certain expenditures for purposes of the rule that a specified percentage of school district revenue be spent for instructional activities.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 2678 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain rate changes by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3068 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of certain political subdivisions in relation to development.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3242 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to this state's goal for electric energy efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3273 80-0 (2007)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3337 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the development and use of a comprehensive energy plan and to a corresponding temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3344 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the regulation of the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3782 80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the relocation of utility facilities required by improvement of a state highway.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Highways | Utilities--General
HB 3809 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to consolidating energy efficiency programs and fees.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--General
HB 3817 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to disclosure of financial statements and other financial information by retail utility providers.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Open Records | Utilities--General
HB 3818 80-0 (2007)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas-Louisiana border region economic development steering committee.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Refer to s/c on Emrg Tech & Econ Dev by Pres
| BORDER | Courts--Judges | Economic & Industrial Development--General | LOUISIANA | Utilities--General
HB 3895 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the interconnection of a customer's renewable energy system to a utility's electric transmission and distribution system.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3961 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas with regard to certain transactions.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 385 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to reimbursement for relocation of utility facilities required by improvements of turnpike projects and toll projects.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
SB 688 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the area served by certain municipal drainage utility systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
SB 860 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Environment--Air | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1209 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the relocation of utility facilities required by improvement of a state highway.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Highways | Utilities--General
SB 1363 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles in connection with utility work.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
SB 1869 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions near an international border.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 347 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee for approving and directing the laying of certain pipes or pipelines.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 412 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the use of credit scoring and credit history by certain telecommunications and electric service providers.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 471 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the authority of a gas utility to implement a rate change by posting a bond.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 474 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the duty of a gas utility to report certain transactions to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 554 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 821 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of transportation services for natural gas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TEXAS COMPETITIVE GAS MARKET ACT | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 841 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the rates charged by a municipally owned utility to certain recreational vehicle parks for potable water or wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| City Government--Utilities | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 872 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the rates and fees related to pipeline inspection and gas utility services.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 951 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain activities in easements and rights-of-way of pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PIPELINE SAFETY | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
HB 987 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1002 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the exclusion of urban property from irrigation districts and subsequent water use.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--Rights
HB 1083 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to an independent organization established by a power region and certified by the Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Open Meetings | Open Records | Utilities--General
HB 1127 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the application of the public information law to an independent organization established by a power region and certified by the Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Open Records | Utilities--General
HB 1227 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to authorizing a municipality to require the relocation of a utility facility located in a municipal right-of-way.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Roads | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
HB 1301 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to reimbursement of costs incurred in certain proceedings before the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1370 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the liability of excavators for damage to certain underground facilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 1583 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to obtain information to determine whether the district's 9-1-1 emergency service fee is correctly billed, collected, and remitted.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1696 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the relocation of utility facilities for state highway purposes.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 1698 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain municipal electric utilities to invest funds held in a decommissioning trust.
House: Regulated Industries
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Finance | NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION, U.S. | TRUSTS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1766 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to exemptions from and reductions to the gas production tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Utilities--General
HB 1779 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the continuation, administration, and operations of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: Regulated Industries
Postponed
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset Bills | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1923 79-0 (2005)
Author: Crabb, Joe
Relating to nondiscriminatory and competitively neutral treatment of operators of competitive broadband networks by municipalities.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2047 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility services.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2129 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to energy-saving measures that reduce the emission of air contaminants.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY | Energy--Conservation | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
HB 2132 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to rates charged for water or sewer services by an entity that takes over a nonfunctioning water or sewer system.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2364 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to requiring an opportunity for a grace period before disconnection from utility services.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Utilities--General
HB 2468 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain regulatory entities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2637 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of certain technology, including new or emerging technology.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Science & Technology | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2644 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to delay in the deregulation of certain electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2730 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to energy conservation and efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2986 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the informal resolution of certain proceedings conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Postponed
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3323 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the use by electric utilities of credit histories and credit scores in determining rates.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3460 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, ToddSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the interest rate to be paid on the deposits made by customers of a water, electric, gas, or telephone utility.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HCR 96 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Declaring legislative support for the continued expansion of Texas' energy generation capacity and its leading role in energy generation through the development of liquefied natural gas receiving terminals in the state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Fuel Storage | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HCR 225 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Recalling H.B. No. 872 from the Secretary of the Senate.
Signed by the Governor
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Recall | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HCR 227 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Recalling H.B. No. 872 from the senate to the house for further consideration.
Filed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Recall | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HCR 247 79-0 (2005)
Author: Homer, Mark
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 2129.
Filed
| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY | Energy--Conservation | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | Resolutions--Corrective | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
SB 297 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the rates charged by a municipally owned utility to certain recreational vehicle parks for potable water or wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 351 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the use of credit scoring and credit history by certain telecommunications and electric service providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Consumer Protection | CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 408 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas; providing a penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 409 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills | Utilities--General
SB 425 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to subdivision platting requirements and assistance for certain counties near an international border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
| BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | PLATTING | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 765 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility services.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 949 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the informal resolution of certain proceedings conducted by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | Utilities--General
SB 1063 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Berman, Leo
Relating to the rates of certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General
SB 1064 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Relating to rate changes by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1169 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority and financing of the Railroad Commission of Texas in relation to gas utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1172 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1344 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to investment in research and development by utilities of the state of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Utilities--General
SB 1464 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to funds to be used for nuclear decommissioning purposes by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
| City Government--Finance | NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION, U.S. | TRUSTS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1615 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain regulatory entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1735 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to benefits and rights for certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--General
SB 1747 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the interest rate to be paid on utility deposits.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Meeting cancelled
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1755 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1794 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to suspending the implementation of certain gas utilities' interim cost recovery and rate adjustments.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 46 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the continuance of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board and the limitation on deposits to the telecommunications infrastructure fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Sunset Bills | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BOARD | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 158 78-0 (2003)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to charge a fee for transportation of utility service and placement of facilities along the Trans-Texas Corridor.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | TRANS-TEXAS CORRIDOR | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 159 78-0 (2003)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority to purchase or condemn real property for the Trans-Texas Corridor.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRANS-TEXAS CORRIDOR | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads | Utilities--General
HB 187 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to charge a fee for transportation of utility service and placement of facilities along the Trans-Texas Corridor.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | TRANS-TEXAS CORRIDOR | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 188 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to purchase or condemn real property for the Trans-Texas Corridor.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | TRANS-TEXAS CORRIDOR | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads | Utilities--General
HB 592 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to energy efficiency programs developed by the energy office.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Housing--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--General
HB 835 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the membership of the board of directors of the Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation.
House: Regulated Industries
Considered in Calendars
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 1193 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the annual gas utility report made by the Railroad Commission of Texas to the governor.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Governor | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1575 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cost-based transportation rates for natural gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 1586 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to excepting from required public disclosure under the public information law the assessments of a utility's vulnerability to intentional acts of harm.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Open Records | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Utilities--General
HB 1624 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the exclusion of urban property from irrigation districts and subsequent water use.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Property Interests--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--Rights
HB 1688 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the collection of the costs of providing certain notice related to registered sex offenders.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Political Subdivisions | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1931 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to pipeline safety emergency response plans and the requirements governing notification of pipeline construction and operation.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Energy--General | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1942 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George
Relating to incentives to encourage gas utilities to invest in new infrastructure.
House: Regulated Industries
Considered in Calendars
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 1948 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the membership of the electric utility restructuring legislative oversight committee.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Legislature | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1960 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to enter into voluntary emissions reduction agreements with owners of stationary sources or groups of stationary sources.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Air | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1974 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Open Records | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--General
HB 2006 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the construction and maintenance of utility, common carrier, cable operator, and energy transporter facilities along, over, under, or across a railroad right-of-way.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 9/1/03
| Common Carriers | Energy--General | Transportation--Railroads | Utilities--General
HB 2187 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to requiring a residential landlord to provide notice to certain tenants regarding the interruption of utilities in certain circumstances.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General
HB 2357 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to stating the amount of a franchise fee for the provision of electric energy services on a customer's bill.
House: Regulated Industries
Meeting cancelled
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2367 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to customers of the state power program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2388 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the late payment of certain submetered or allocated water bills and the use of certain submetering equipment.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 2596 78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the abolishment of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
HB 2846 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of the State Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct certain hearings over which the Railroad Commission of Texas has jurisdiction.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2878 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to transportation rates between a gas utility or municipally owned utility and a state agency.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Oil & Gas | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 3034 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, DanSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the rates of certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General
HB 3066 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to energy purchased for charging an energy storage facility.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | Utilities--General
HB 3271 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to development and promotion of renewable energy generation from renewable and distributed electric generation technologies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3357 78-0 (2003)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to investigation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of financial solvency of a privately-held incumbent local exchange company.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Utilities--General
HB 3367 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to requiring water utilities to adopt water rates that encourage conservation and dedicating revenue for conservation programs.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3444 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to gas transportation service for a state agency.
House: Energy Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
| Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3537 78-0 (2003)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to providing water services within the extraterritorial jurisdiction or ultimate planning boundaries of municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
HB 3538 78-0 (2003)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to appraisals acquired by municipalities from rural water supply corporations.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| RURAL | Utilities--General | Water--General
HJR 1 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for rights-of-way for railroads and utilities.
House: Transportation
Postponed
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Railroads | Utilities--General
SB 124 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the continuance of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board and the limitation on deposits to the telecommunications infrastructure fund.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Sunset Bills | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BOARD | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 146 78-0 (2003)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to procedural and registration requirements for certain sex offenders.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
| CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | Utilities--General
SB 302 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the collection of the costs of providing certain notice related to registered sex offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Political Subdivisions | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 326 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of certain sales of water to be transported by pipeline.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 487 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the relocation of utilities required for the improvement of the state highway system.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
| Highways | Utilities--General
SB 508 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to planning and reporting requirements for gas utilities regarding workforce diversity and opportunities for small and historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Labor--Workforce Development | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 647 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to excepting from required public disclosure under the public information law the assessments of a utility's vulnerability to intentional acts of harm.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in subcommittee
| Open Records | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Utilities--General
SB 839 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to gas transportation service for a state agency.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
SB 907 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the relocation of utility facilities on certain state highway contracts.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
SB 914 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the construction and maintenance of utility, common carrier, and energy transporter facilities along, over, under, or across a railroad right-of-way.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
| Common Carriers | Energy--General | Transportation--Railroads | Utilities--General
SB 947 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exclusion of urban property from irrigation districts and subsequent water use.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Property Interests--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--Rights
SB 951 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to use of regional notification centers to provide underground facility notification before excavation.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
SB 1104 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the composition of the electric utility restructuring legislative oversight committee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1197 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Open Records | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--General
SB 1201 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to customers of the state power program.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1208 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cost based transportation rates for natural gas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 1271 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: West, George | et. al.
Relating to incentives to encourage gas utilities to invest in new infrastructure.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 1438 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to costs incurred by certain persons in relation to complaints filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas against gas utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SJR 31 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the expenditure of motor vehicle fuel taxes and registration fees for rights-of-way for railroads and utilities.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Railroads | Utilities--General
HB 49 78-1 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to gas transportation service for a state agency.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 62 78-1 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to energy and water conservation by state agencies.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | FUEL CELLS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 125 78-1 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the provision of water service, sewer service, and wastewater treatment service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 16 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to financing certain capital expenditures of state agencies with savings from utility cost savings contracts.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General
HB 472 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of telemarketing solicitation; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEMARKETING | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS TELEMARKETING DISCLOSURE & PRIVACY ACT | Utilities--General
HB 484 77-0 (2001)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to emergency response preparations for pipeline transportation of hazardous liquids, carbon dioxide, or natural gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Fuel Storage | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | PIPELINE SAFETY | Utilities--General
HB 517 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to testing natural gas piping in certain school facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | PIPELINE SAFETY | Utilities--General
HB 524 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the provision of water and sewer service in populous counties; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
HB 610 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to theft of retail water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 622 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al.
Relating to financing rural water projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | RURAL | RURAL WATER ASSISTANCE FUND | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 701 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to certain fees imposed by the Lower Valley Water District.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 724 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's powers and duties regarding water rates and services to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1281 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to water utility services, rates, and tariffs.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1300 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to a requirement that certain utilities provide customers with toll-free telephone numbers for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TELEVISION | Utilities--General
HB 1400 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of cable television companies and cable television services; providing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEVISION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1494 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the collection of solid waste disposal service fees by a county or by certain public or private entities contracting with a county.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Utilities--General
HB 1669 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the duties of an operator of an underground facility and of an excavator regarding marking of the location of an underground facility.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 1902 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to school funding loss attributable to electric utility restructuring and the use of the system benefit fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1912 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose and use utility fees for certain disabled access improvements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Roads | Disabilities, Persons with | Utilities--General
HB 2033 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring notice to purchasers of real property located in a certificated service area of a utility service provider regarding the cost or availability of water or sewer service.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
HB 2040 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, JudySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to defense base development authorities created by certain municipalities.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 2117 77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2151 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the authority of local governments to aggregate, purchase, and sell energy and natural gas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2175 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by nonprofit corporations that provide chilled water and steam to certain health-related institutions of this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
HB 2231 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the acquisition of certain water utilities by a municipality.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
HB 2391 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to fees, penalties, and training courses relating to notification of underground excavation.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 2404 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the submetering and allocation of water service in apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and other multiple use facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| MANUFACTURED HOUSING | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2718 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the recovery of certain relocation costs by a gas utility.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 2806 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to disconnection of natural gas service.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Consumer Protection | Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 2839 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to energy efficiency programs developed by the energy office.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Agriculture | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Housing--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--General
HB 3034 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, MannySponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain fees imposed by the Lower Valley Water District.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | LOWER VALLEY WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3158 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
HB 3353 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to excavation operations and underground facility damage prevention.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| Utilities--General
HB 3429 77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to a transfer of the Railroad Commission of Texas' powers and duties regarding regulation of gas utilities to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3435 77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to mandatory extended area service in certain exchanges.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--General
HB 3541 77-0 (2001)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the repair of damage to facilities of water districts within public rights-of-way.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General
HB 3545 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the requirement of obtaining a permit for the emission of air contaminants for certain facilities and the fees for which such facilities are liable.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | PERMITS | Utilities--General
HB 3553 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the authority of a municipality to charge certain political subdivisions a franchise fee.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Utilities--General
HB 3604 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, MannySponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the requirements for the connection of land to utility service in certain subdivisions in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--General
HB 3609 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for gas and electricity.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
HCR 315 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a technical correction to H.B. No. 2040.
Signed by the Governor
| County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Resolutions--Corrective | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HR 359 77-0 (2001)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Encouraging natural gas and energy suppliers to negotiate with agricultural producers to prevent disruption of utility services.
House: Energy Resources
Reported enrolled
| Agriculture | Energy--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--General
SB 67 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to a requirement that cable companies provide notice of severe weather warnings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Utilities--General
SB 191 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability of subdivision platting requirements in a county near an international border.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Utilities--General
SB 244 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of telemarketing; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEMARKETING | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS TELEMARKETING DISCLOSURE & PRIVACY ACT | Utilities--General
SB 295 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain limitations on discontinuance of basic local telecommunications service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 352 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the collection of solid waste disposal service fees by a county or by certain public or private entities contracting with a county.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 1/1/02
| County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Utilities--General
SB 662 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to combining the office of public insurance counsel, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the office of public interest counsel of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission into a single independent office of public interest counsel; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Environment--General | Insurance--General | OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 958 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to testing natural gas piping in certain school facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | PIPELINE SAFETY | Utilities--General
SB 980 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the imposition by a municipality of a moratorium on property development in certain circumstances.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 996 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the authority of local governments to aggregate, purchase, and sell energy and natural gas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1116 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the responsibility for and allocation of renewable energy resources by a generation and transmission electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1122 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of utilities to deny or limit service as a condition of compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Land and Resource Management
| ENDANGERED SPECIES | Environment--General | Utilities--General
SB 1174 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public water supply.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
| Crimes--Against Property | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
SB 1189 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by nonprofit corporations that provide chilled water and steam to certain health-related institutions of this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
SB 1330 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the submetering and allocation of water service in apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and other multiple use facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| MANUFACTURED HOUSING | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1652 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the funding and operation of certain emergency management and disaster relief programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--General
HB 52 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the expansion of subdivision requirements in counties near an international border and the establishment of a county planning commission in those counties to regulate subdivision platting and development.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Border Affairs - Special
No action taken in committee
| COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Utilities--General
HB 78 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the appropriate mix of resources of an electric utility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 260 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to providing protection from retaliation for reporting a violation of certain laws by employees of water or sewer service systems.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Utilities--General | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 515 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the funding and operation of certain emergency management and disaster relief programs.
House: Public Safety
Reported favorably as amended
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Utilities--General
HB 537 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to telephone solicitation; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | DON'T-CALL BILL | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEMARKETING | Utilities--General
HB 543 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a person to receive notice of utility service connections.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Solid Waste | Health--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 603 76-0 (1999)
Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 630 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the purposes and powers of an electric cooperative corporation serving a border county.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | INTERNET | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 818 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to requiring a residential landlord to provide notice to tenants regarding the interruption of utilities in certain circumstances.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General
HB 856 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to exempting certain persons from the safety belt law.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| SEAT BELTS | Utilities--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1062 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the provision of electric transmission services by a river authority.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1289 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the regulation of gas utilities organized as limited liability companies.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Utilities--General
HB 1303 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of the San Leon Municipal Utility District of Galveston County to install and assess for street lighting.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| GALVESTON COUNTY | LIGHTING | SAN LEON MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General
HB 1304 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the authority of the Bacliff Municipal Utility District of Galveston County to install and assess for street lighting.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| BACLIFF MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | GALVESTON COUNTY | LIGHTING | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General
HB 1362 76-0 (1999)
Author: Clark, RonSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the selection of appraisers for the determination of compensation paid to certain retail public utilities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| City Government--Annexation | Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 1463 76-0 (1999)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by a municipality outside the territory of the municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General
HB 1573 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the provision of water and sewer service in the unincorporated area of a populous county; authorizing the issuance of county bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 1588 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to providing notification of utility service connections to appraisal and emergency communication districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| Environment--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 1625 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the investment of funds of a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 1674 76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to procedures for annual and special meetings of nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--General | Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 1985 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to recovery of certain relocation costs by a gas utility.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| Highways | Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 1988 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to powers of certain nonprofit cooperative corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 1989 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to certain transactions by a gas utility.
House: Energy Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 2214 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the authority of a county to operate a water or sewer utility system; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 2308 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to services of a gas utility provided to a school district.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--School Districts | Utilities--General
HB 2447 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of the Colorado River Municipal Water District to generate, purchase, and sell water power and electric energy and to acquire and dispose of facilities for those purposes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| COLORADO RIVER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General
HB 2600 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to energy efficiency programs developed by the energy office.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
HB 2685 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the execution of credit agreements and issuance of anticipation notes by certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
| Education--School Districts | Utilities--General
HB 2796 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the regulation of water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 2898 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the execution of credit agreements and issuance of obligations by certain political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| BONDS | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--General
HB 2931 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to submetered and nonsubmetered water utility service provided to residents of manufactured home rental communities.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| MANUFACTURED HOUSING | Utilities--General | Water--Rights
HB 3137 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the provision of retail water and sewer service by a utility owned or operated by a municipality in certain territories of the municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
| Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 3187 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the role of utilities in the administration and funding of energy efficiency related customer programs.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--General
HB 3188 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to monitoring and regulation of electric utilities in the provision of energy efficiency products and services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3203 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to limitations placed on utilities with regard to its activities, relationship, and interaction with competitive affiliates.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3222 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to Internet access in rural areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3608 76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the imposition of a tax on the purchase of coal in this state by a public utility; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--General
HB 3718 76-0 (1999)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to creating a code of conduct for companies providing retail electric, gas, and other end-use fuels; providing enforcement and administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--General
HB 3721 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent certain persons in certain proceedings.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COUNSEL | Utilities--General
HB 3723 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to required reporting of certain transactions of certain telecommunications utilities to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3753 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to registering pipeline operators with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 7 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to electric utility restructuring and to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Public Utility Counsel, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Electric Utility Restructuring - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
| OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COUNSEL | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TEXAS ELECTRIC CHOICE PLAN | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 120 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to telephone solicitation; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | DON'T-CALL BILL | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEMARKETING | Utilities--General
SB 144 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the designation of a person to receive notice of utility service connections.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--Solid Waste | Health--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 168 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the provision of electric transmission services by a river authority.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 300 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the use by political subdivisions that receive state financial assistance for water supply and sewer projects in economically distressed areas of the revenue received from those projects.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Referred to Border Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 453 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of gas utilities organized as limited liability companies.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Utilities--General
SB 533 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to annual and special meetings and elections for water supply and sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Elections--General | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 630 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the use by political subdivisions that receive state financial assistance for water supply and sewer service projects in economically distressed areas of the revenue from the operation of those projects.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 736 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the investment of funds of a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 741 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to recovery of certain relocation costs by a gas utility.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Highways | Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 816 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to certain transactions by a gas utility.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 821 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the authority of a county to operate, or contract for the operation of, a water or sewer utility system; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BONDS | City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 950 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to submetered and nonsubmetered water utility service provided to residents of apartment houses and manufactured home rental communities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| MANUFACTURED HOUSING | Utilities--General | Water--Rights
SB 1037 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the provision of retail water and sewer service by a utility owned or operated by a municipality in certain territories of the municipality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 1075 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to powers of certain nonprofit cooperative corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1177 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the relocation of utilities required for the improvement of the state highway system.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Highways | Utilities--General
SB 1295 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to testing natural gas piping in certain school facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 1297 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to registering pipeline operators with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1384 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent certain persons in certain proceedings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | OFFICE OF PUBLIC UTILITIES COUNSEL | Utilities--General
SB 1385 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to required reporting of certain transactions of certain telecommunications utilities to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1411 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of utility services in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Committee report printed and distributed
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Utilities--General
SB 1422 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to financial assistance for residential hookups to water and wastewater services in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
No action taken in committee
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Utilities--General | Water--Development
SB 1459 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the abolishment of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1503 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service to economically distressed areas.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Utilities--General | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 1797 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to services of a gas utility provided to a school district.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| Education--School Districts | Utilities--General
SB 1855 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operations, and financing of the Tarkington Special Utility District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TARKINGTON SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Utilities--General
SB 1883 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to certain rates charged by a gas utility or municipally owned utility to a state agency.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 12 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the restructuring of the electric industry.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| ELECTRIC INDUSTRY RESTRUCTURING, COUNCIL ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
HB 123 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the use of protective orders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--General
HB 737 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to resale of certain electric power.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 776 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to a municipal drainage utility system.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
| City Government--General | Utilities--General
HB 799 75-0 (1997)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to short-term obligations issued by certain counties.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| County Government--Finance | Utilities--General
HB 943 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to refunds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--General
HB 1160 75-0 (1997)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity of a water or sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | Utilities--General
HB 1217 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain contracts for fire hydrant service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 1309 75-0 (1997)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to ensuring reliable electric service and prescribing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--General
HB 1372 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to mergers with and acquisitions of certain utilities by certain other utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Utilities--General
HB 1394 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the provision of services to certain areas by a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Tabled
| City Government--Annexation | Utilities--General
HB 1406 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to collection by water and sewer utilities of voluntary contributions on behalf of certain emergency services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Health--Emergency Services | Utilities--General
HB 1536 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to confidentiality of personal information of a customer of a government-operated utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Open Records | Utilities--General
HB 1541 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to regulation of water and sewer rates and services provided by retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 1664 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a criminal penalty for the intentional removal, damage, or concealment of signs or markers giving information about the location of certain underground facilities.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
HB 1725 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to the imposition of a tax on the purchase of coal in this state by a public utility; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--General
HB 1807 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to ensuring that customers receive reliable and affordable electric energy services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Consumer Protection | Energy--General | Utilities--General
HB 1847 75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to utilities, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT | Statutory Revision | UTILITIES CODE | Utilities--General
HB 1898 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, ClydeSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the relocation of utilities by the Texas Department of Transportation essential to the timely completion of a state highway improvement project.
House: Transportation Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General
HB 1983 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to consumer information about pricing and production of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--General
HB 2148 75-0 (1997)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to monitoring and regulation of electric utilities in the provision of energy efficiency products and services.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--General
HB 2187 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moffat, Nancy
Relating to the sale of electric generation and transmission assets and related assets of river authorities.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General
HB 2239 75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to utility services for certain dwellings.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Housing | Utilities--General
HB 2295 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oakley, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION & SAFETY ACT | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT | UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 2316 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the provision of utility service in economically distressed subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| COLONIAS | Utilities--General
HB 2595 75-0 (1997)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to notice of service connections provided by certain utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Subcommittee members named
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--General
HB 2759 75-0 (1997)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to the delivery by certain electric cooperative corporations of money that is presumed to be abandoned.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Utilities--General
HB 2905 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3037 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to cost-of-service studies for electric cooperative corporations exempt from rate regulation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
| Utilities--General
HB 3165 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the appropriateness and reliability of the mix of resources by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 3179 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to consideration of certain expenses in utility ratemaking proceedings.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 3268 75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to electricity produced from state owned land or through conversion of state owned natural gas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 3293 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to certain franchises granted by a municipality for use of municipal rights-of-way and remedies for certain uses of municipal rights-of-way without a franchise.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
HB 3355 75-0 (1997)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to regulation of water and sewer services provided by retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 3365 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the consolidation of state telecommunications services into a nonprofit corporation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
HB 3386 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the purposes and powers of an electric cooperative corporation serving a border county.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Utilities--General
HB 3454 75-0 (1997)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the allowance of certain expenses of an electric utility in ratemaking proceedings.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 3479 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to increased customer options in the purchase and management of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--General
HB 3480 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to select the provider of electric service provided to the political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--General
SB 254 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to refunds.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Utilities--General
SB 690 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to state government's purchasing and use of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Purchasing--State | Utilities--General
SB 859 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain contracts for fire hydrant service.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 965 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 979 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to resale of certain electric power.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General
SB 980 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to ensuring reliable electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General
SB 1135 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to refunding certain charges made by certain utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General
SB 1168 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to short-term obligations issued by certain counties for public utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--Finance | Utilities--General
SB 1281 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities and providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Safety | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT | UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
SB 1370 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to certain merger, consolidation, and purchase transactions involving an electric and gas utility.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
SB 1371 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to increased customer options in the purchase and management of electricity.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
SB 1372 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the computation and mitigation of an investor-owned electric utility's excess costs over market.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General
SB 1374 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the allowance of certain expenses of an electric utility in ratemaking proceedings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General
SB 1408 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to select the provider of electric service provided to the political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--General
SB 1433 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the consolidation of state telecommunications services into a nonprofit corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
SB 1512 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the provision of utility service in economically distressed areas.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
| COLONIAS | Utilities--General
SB 1521 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to taxation of certain water supply or sewer service expansion.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Sales | Utilities--General
SB 1529 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the provision of housing and utility services for certain dwellings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
| Aging | Housing | Utilities--General
SB 1571 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to ratemaking proceedings for certain utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Utilities--General
SB 1573 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to disclosure and collection of electric and magnetic field information in certain real property transactions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | Utilities--General
SB 1670 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to increased customer options in the purchase and management of electricity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General
SB 1716 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to electricity produced from state-owned land or through conversion of state-owned natural gas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 1721 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to ensuring that customers receive reliable and affordable electric energy services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | Energy--General | Utilities--General
SB 1751 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to utilities, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/97
| PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT | Statutory Revision | UTILITIES CODE | Utilities--General
SB 1768 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas amd to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Oil & Gas | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1853 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the consolidation of state telecommunications services into a nonprofit corporation.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
SB 1858 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to monitoring and regulation of electric utilities in the provision of energy efficiency products and services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--General
HB 176 74-0 (1995)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to components of net income used in establishing rates of a gas utility.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Utilities--General
HB 620 74-0 (1995)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Safety | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT | UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
HB 877 74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the enforcement of tariffs of certain water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 1001 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in economically distressed areas and the delivery of water and sewer services to economically distressed subdivisions; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | DISTRESSED AREAS SUBDIVISION ACT | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
HB 1281 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the operation of cable television systems by general-law municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| CABLE TELEVISION | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
HB 1318 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to an exemption from the sand and gravel permitting process for disturbances of marl, sand, gravel, shell, and mudshell for noncommercial maintenance projects by public utilities.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
| Environment--General | Utilities--General | Water--Rights
HB 1476 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the determination of the electrical load of an oil or gas field or lease.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 1477 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the selection of electrical service provided to an oil or gas field, lease, or well.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 1484 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to authority of an electric cooperative corporation to form and participate in a joint powers agency with a public entity.
House: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
| Utilities--General
HB 1485 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to entities to which an electric cooperative corporation may provide electric energy.
House: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
| Utilities--General
HB 1518 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to transmission of electricity through wires located above ground.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1715 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the determination of electric prices for certain customers, including operators of marginal wells.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HB 1783 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority to charge a fee for installing or replacing water or sewer lines.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
| County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Utilities--General
HB 1788 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a requirement that a utility make an effort to award contracts to historically underutilized businesses.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Utilities--General
HB 1789 74-0 (1995)
Author: Black, Layton
Relating to the use of unclaimed money of a local telephone exchange company to fund rural scholarships.
House: Appropriations
Withdrawn from schedule
| Education--Higher--Student Loans | Utilities--General
HB 1820 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the regulation of electric cooperative corporations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--General
HB 1824 74-0 (1995)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to rates for water supply or sewer services charged by the City of El Paso to residents of a certain area of El Paso County.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| EL PASO COUNTY | EL PASO, CITY OF | Utilities--General | Water--Development
HB 1935 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to single certification of an area served by a municipality and certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Utilities--General | Water--Development
HB 2128 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the regulation of telecommunications utilities, to the provision of telecommunications and related services, and to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset Bills | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BOARD | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2332 74-0 (1995)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the service and rates of a gas utility.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 2368 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to authority of an exempt wholesale generator or power marketer to sell electricity at wholesale in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--General
HB 2387 74-0 (1995)
Author: Johnson, JerrySponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the regulation of retail water or sewer service utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/95
| Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 2449 74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the distribution of state agency binding encumbrance reports and state agency reports about utility audits.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/95
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General
HB 2773 74-0 (1995)
Author: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to electric rate classification of a community college.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Utilities--General
HB 2803 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to prohibiting improper utility disconnections in residential tenancies.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--General
HB 3154 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to certain procedures for the investigation of utility rates and the refund of excess earnings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--General
HB 3159 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT OF 1995 | Sunset Bills | Utilities--General
HB 3164 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., CurtisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Conference committee report filed
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT OF 1995 | Sunset Bills | Utilities--General
HB 3175 74-0 (1995)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the creation, boundaries, purposes, powers, duties, functions, authority, and financing of the Southwest Denton County Road and Utility District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| SOUTHWEST DENTON COUNTY ROAD AND UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
SB 239 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to components of net income used in establishing rates of a gas utility.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Utilities--General
SB 278 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to conferring authority on commissioners courts in affected counties to regulate subdivisions in economically distressed areas; imposing certain platting requirements and service requirements on economically distressed subdivisions; imposing changes affecting certain local tax authorities by conferring authority on affected counties to create economically distressed area tax increment zones and conferring authority on counties to offer certain ad valorem tax abatements, conferring authority to issue bonds and create public debt; and imposing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Ref. to Int. Relations, Trade & Technology
| BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | DISTRESSED AREAS SUBDIVISION ACT | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREA TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
SB 319 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to a nonsubstantive recodification of the Public Utility Regulatory Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY REGULATORY ACT OF 1995 | Statutory Revision | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 373 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset Bills | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 389 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Safety | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT | UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General
SB 665 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to entities to which an electric cooperative corporation may provide electric energy.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
SB 666 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authority of an electric cooperative corporation to form and participate in a joint powers agency with a public entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
SB 909 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the determination of the electrical load of an oil or gas field or lease.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 910 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the selection of electrical service provided to an oil or gas field, lease, or well.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 953 74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to regional planning of water supply or sewer services for an area eligible for economically distressed area program financial assistance.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author withdrawn
| COLONIAS | Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 1012 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the regulation of retail water or sewer service utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General | Water--General
SB 1054 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to establishment of infrastructure funds by certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
| City Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Utilities--General
SB 1227 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the regulation of electric cooperative corporations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--General
SB 1268 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the ownership, operation, or provision of a cable television service by a general-law municipality.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| CABLE TELEVISION | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General
SB 1283 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to rates for water supply or sewer services charged by the City of El Paso to residents of a certain area of El Paso County.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| EL PASO COUNTY | EL PASO, CITY OF | Utilities--General | Water--Development
SB 1300 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the use of unclaimed money of a local telephone exchange company to fund rural scholarships.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Education--Higher--Student Loans | Utilities--General
SB 1424 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to state assistance for public school facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Utilities--General
SB 1524 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the composition of a rate class for electric service.
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Utilities--General
SB 1527 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to administrative hearings for the Public Utility Commission of Texas provided by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1607 74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to the creation, boundaries, purposes, powers, duties, functions, authority, and financing of the Southwest Denton County Road and Utility District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| SOUTHWEST DENTON COUNTY ROAD AND UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
SB 1628 74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Jones, Delwin
Relating to service and rates of a gas utility.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| Utilities--General
HB 133 73-0 (1993)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to rates for electric service to certain residential buildings.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Utilities--General
HB 142 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to increase a utility's rates because of a change in tax liability.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 185 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to prohibition of consideration of charitable contributions in setting a utility's rates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General
HB 670 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Aging | Utilities--General
HB 690 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to collection by a water or sewer service corporation of voluntary contributions on behalf of certain emergency services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Health--Emergency Services | Utilities--General
HB 859 73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.Sponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to confidentiality of certain information of a customer of a government-operated utility; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/93
| City Government--Utilities | Open Records | Utilities--General
HB 1062 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to purchases by utilities from certain disadvantaged businesses.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Utilities--General
HB 1153 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the location of certain utility rate hearings.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Utilities--General
HB 1209 73-0 (1993)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to components of net income used in establishing rates of a gas utility.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Utilities--General
HB 1229 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset Bills | Utilities--General
HB 1432 73-0 (1993)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the powers of a river authority that engages in the distribution and sale of electric energy; granting the authority to issue bonds.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| BONDS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General
HB 1695 73-0 (1993)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to the service area of certain public utilities.
House: Economic Development
Coauthor Authorized
| Utilities--General
HB 1701 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the number of members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2164 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Amending Chapter 616, Acts of the 72nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1991, by increasing the number of counties to which it applies and making provision for a county utility board to operate and manage certain utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Rules suspended
| County Government--General | Utilities--General
HB 2225 73-0 (1993)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the components of invested capital and net income used in establishing rates of a public utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General
HB 2307 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the right of electric utilities to seek contribution or reimbursement from persons transmitting power on utility transmission or distribution systems or using utility transmission or distribution systems to make sales to utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 2490 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to unfair business practices by a gas utility and its affiliate.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--General
HB 2754 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to electric utility integrated resource planning under the oversight of the Texas Public Utility Commission, and the establishment of targets and timelines for the development of renewable energy as a source of power, and the foundation of a sustainment energy industry in Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HR 86 73-0 (1993)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Commemorating the 120th anniversary of the conjunction of the Houston and Texas Central and the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroads.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary | Utilities--General
SB 83 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the payment date of certain public utility assessments and utility service and related service provided by or to the state, a state agency or institution, or a local government.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
SB 375 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Corte, Frank
Relating to metering for water usage in newly constructed apartments, condominium projects, mobile home parks, and multiple use facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Economic Development
Considered in Calendars
| Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
SB 412 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to components of net income used in establishing rates of a gas utility.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Utilities--General
SB 420 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Cook, John
Relating to requiring a gas utility to refund illegal or unlawful compensation collected by the utility.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 421 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Cook, John
Relating to the requirement of notice of requests by gas utilities for rate increases and to the statutory procedures for approval and refund of temporary rates in gas utility rate cases.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
SB 498 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset Bills | Utilities--General
SB 696 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to unfair business practices by a gas utility and its affiliate.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--General
SB 1093 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Rangel, Irma
Relating to authorization for a county to create a county utility system board to operate and manage certain utility systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Utilities--General
SB 1121 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to allowable expenses for utility companies.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Salaries & Expenses | Utilities--General
SB 1122 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to mergers and acquisitions of utilities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Utilities--General
SB 1123 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the definition of public utility.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Utilities--General
SB 1237 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to utility improvements on the Texas A&M University campus.
Senate: Education
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Education--Higher--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | Utilities--General
SB 1490 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the provision of utility service to certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Political Subdivisions | Utilities--General
SCR 95 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, Frank
Withdrawing Senate Bill No. 696 and House Bill No. 2490 from consideration and commending all parties involved in the compromise.
Senate: Economic Development
Tabled in committee
| Consumer Protection | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--General
SR 1202 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, Carl
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 498.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Rules | Sunset Bills | Utilities--General
HB 67 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the election of the members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 227 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the number of members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 315 72-0 (1991)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the election of the members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 352 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
House: Retirement and Aging
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Aging | Utilities--General
HB 428 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the number and selection of members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 792 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain information to be included in a utility's notice of its intent to change rates.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--General
HB 827 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thomas, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to regulation of water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
| Utilities--General
HB 934 72-0 (1991)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to procedures governing the filing of certain utility proceedings.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Utilities--General
HB 935 72-0 (1991)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to procedures governing the determination of certain utility proceedings.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Utilities--General
HB 994 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the issuance of a certificate of convenience and necessity for utility transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | Utilities--General
HB 1067 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to notification to the public utility commission of rate increases by a television cable system.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CABLE TELEVISION | Communications & Press | Utilities--General
HB 1365 72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the Public Utility Commission to audit certain public utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 1373 72-0 (1991)
Author: Yost, GeraldSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the authority of a water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
| Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 1613 72-0 (1991)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the offense of criminal trespass on the premises of an electric generating plant or electric utility substation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Property | TRESPASS | Utilities--General
HB 1818 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to county regulation of subdivisions and to certain requirements before utilities may be connected.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--General
HB 1981 72-0 (1991)
Author: Yost, Gerald
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision supplying water, sewer, roadway, or drainage facilities and located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality to annex additional territory and to provide additional utility services.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--General
HB 2044 72-0 (1991)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the regulation by the public utility commission of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2133 72-0 (1991)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to authorizing conveyance of an interest in park land to certain utility companies if the utility use of the land is for park benefit.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Utilities--General
HB 2200 72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to adjustment of electric utility rates for cost of purchased electricity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 2202 72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the reimbursement of audit expenses by public utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 2203 72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the authorization of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to receive and direct the use of private funds.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General
HB 2204 72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to appeals to the Public Utility Commission of orders and ordinances of municipalities affecting electric utilities and regarding the rates of municipal electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2205 72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the filing deadline for public utilities to report sales, acquisitions, leases, rentals, mergers and consolidations, and the requirements for such reports by public utility holding companies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General
HB 2206 72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James | et. al.
Relating to the operation of an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
| Utilities--General
HB 2264 72-0 (1991)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the authority of a county to require adequate utilities in a subdivision.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--General
HB 2361 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to regulatory assessments collected by a public utility or water supply or sewer service corporation from its retail customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| Utilities--General | Water--General
HB 2425 72-0 (1991)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to unfair business practices by state-regulated public utility companies and their affiliates; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--General
HB 2639 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the authority of a county to impose a charge for the use of county roads, bridges, and rights-of-way by a public utility.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| County Government--Roads | Utilities--General
HB 2663 72-0 (1991)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; imposing civil penalties.
House: Energy
Left pending in committee
| Safety | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT | Utilities--General
HB 2694 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to easements granted by the Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--General
HB 2853 72-0 (1991)
Author: Earley, Robert
Relating to the use of natural gas to generate electricity.
House: Energy
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Energy--General | Oil & Gas | Utilities--General
HCR 86 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Encouraging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to support efforts to ensure that utilities retain the ability to tailor their conservation programs to their individual system needs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Utilities--General
SB 96 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; imposing civil penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to special subcommittee
| Safety | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION ACT | Utilities--General
SB 129 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to political advertising signs and the posting of political advertising signs on utility poles; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
| Elections--General | Utilities--General
SB 158 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.
Relating to the operation and funding, including fees and appropriations, of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--General
SB 185 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the regulation by the public utility commission of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 651 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the operation of an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Utilities--General
SB 718 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the staff and powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: State Affairs
Refer to s/c on Regulatory Agencies by Chair
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--General
SB 1049 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, EddieSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the regulation of metered electric utility service provided by recreational vehicle park owners.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
| RECREATIONAL VEHICLES | Utilities--General
SB 1092 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, EddieSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to procedures governing the filing of certain utility proceedings.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Utilities--General
SB 1097 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, EddieSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to procedures governing the determination of certain utility proceedings.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Utilities--General
SB 1111 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Public Utility Commission and to the staff and powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--General
SB 1380 72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the re-creation of a joint powers agency by public entities for the purpose of generating, transmitting or distributing electric energy.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--General
