HB 564 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELECONFERENCING
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 1681 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the establishment of an energy efficiency program for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2263 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a natural gas local distribution company to offer energy conservation programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Energy--Conservation | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3061 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation of certain energy efficiency programs.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Housing--General | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 3312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 4311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain energy-efficient products for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
HB 4370 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the abolishment of the State Energy Conservation Office and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 4676 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to exempting the intrastate manufacture of certain consumer products from federal energy conservation regulation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air
HB 4784 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the provision of electricity service in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4789 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the use of school buses and electricity by public schools.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric
HB 4811 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4950 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 187 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 258 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 674 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to municipal and county building codes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | County Government--General | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 1050 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of a natural gas local distribution company to offer energy conservation programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Conservation | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1453 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into energy savings performance contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Environment--Recycling | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION
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 1942 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the use of school buses and electricity by public schools.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric
SB 2404 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council to foster collaboration, coordination, and communication to enhance the state's energy efficiency performance; and strategically utilize the state's resources to optimize the benefits of energy efficiency programs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 2453 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 39 88-4 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial buildings.
Filed
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOANS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1534 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Electric
HB 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 2037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development of energy storage technologies.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Fuel Storage | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2820 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy efficiency building standards.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 4120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RENEWABLE ENERGY | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 4156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to energy efficiency standards for appliances.
House: Energy Resources
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 4472 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Housing--General | LOANS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a state goal for competitive zero-carbon electric generation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 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 1303 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RENEWABLE ENERGY | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
SB 1554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy efficiency building standards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1772 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pollinator-Smart program for solar energy sites.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 50 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 246 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOANS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 69 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 70 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | LOANS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 85 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the use of demand response technology to reduce energy consumption in state-owned buildings.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Science & Technology
HB 12 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the use of demand response technology to reduce energy consumption in state-owned buildings.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Science & Technology
HB 59 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 60 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | LOANS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 223 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric
HB 451 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Energy--Conservation | LIGHTING | Taxation--Sales
HB 4525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to state agency energy savings programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Water--General
SB 2068 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to energy efficiency performance standards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 824 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
| Energy--Conservation | LIGHTING | Taxation--Sales
HB 1571 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--Local | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 1931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the duties of the State Energy Conservation Office regarding advanced clean energy project grants and loans and the creation of an inclusion task force for the energy industry.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
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 3175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Utilities--Electric
HB 3399 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to a study by the Geo-Technology Research Institute on existing and potential programs to improve energy efficiency.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | Utilities--Electric
HB 4308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority and expanding the territory and powers of the authority; authorizing fees and the issuance of bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Water | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 410 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs in state buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Energy--Conservation | LIGHTING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1382 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--Local
SB 2265 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority and expanding the territory and powers of the authority; authorizing fees and the issuance of bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Water | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 599 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to energy savings performance contracts entered into by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1184 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to authorizing certain utility cost savings and alternative fuel programs as eligible for local government energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--Local
HB 1625 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--Conservation | LIGHTING | Taxation--Sales
HB 1736 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to building energy efficiency performance standards.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Environment--Air | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2392 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a residential energy efficiency loan program.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | LOANS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2769 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the date of expiration of a certain pilot revolving loan program established under the loanstar revolving loan program to provide for energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology for certain organizations.
House: Energy Resources
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Energy--Conservation | LOANS | Science & Technology
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 3187 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in municipalities and counties; changing a fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3363 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to authorizing local government programs to provide assessments for residential water and energy improvements in designated regions, including authorizing the issuance of obligations to provide financing for the programs; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | City Government--General | Energy--Conservation | RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY ACT ("R-PACE") | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Water--General
HB 3458 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for recycling of oil and gas drill cuttings.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Recycling | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise
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
SB 929 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to building energy efficiency performance standards; establishing the Building Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Environment--Air | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to recovery of costs for pilot programs to measure energy savings that result from water conservation programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1500 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Conservation | Historic Preservation & Museums | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 168 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts; providing clarification of existing authority with regard to the imposition or use of certain assessments, fees, or taxes; providing authority to change a fee or repeal a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| BONDS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 775 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to using the system benefit fund for the support of certain programs for low-income electric customers.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOANS | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 1094 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to authorizing assessments for water and energy improvements in districts designated by municipalities and counties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Energy--Conservation | PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY ACT | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 1144 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to availability of certain information regarding energy use and efficiency of certain residential property.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1182 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 1362 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to implementation of a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Energy--Conservation | LOANS | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Science & Technology | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1522 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | Energy--Conservation | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1854 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for upgrading fixtures and materials in state buildings to maximize energy and water conservation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 2195 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a franchise tax credit for building new single-family homes or duplexes that meet certain energy efficiency standards.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2674 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 2746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax for certain energy-efficient products.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
HB 2894 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to reports on energy use at buildings of certain governmental entities and energy efficiency projects for those buildings.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 3602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the allocation of certain money in the Texas emissions reduction plan fund to fund the energy efficiency grant program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 3726 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to certain testing of residential structures.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air
SB 385 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to authorizing assessments for water and energy improvements in regions designated by municipalities and counties; imposing a fee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Energy--Conservation | PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY ACT | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 533 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to a review of cost savings to state agencies and institutions of higher education under energy savings performance contracts.
House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 535 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax for certain energy-efficient products.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
SB 614 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BORDER | Energy--Conservation | GULF OF MEXICO | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORIC STRUCTURE ENERGY ASSISTANCE FUND | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 617 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | Energy--Conservation | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 735 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to using the system benefit fund for the support of certain programs for low-income electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOANS | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
SB 902 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 51 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy efficiency standards for certain buildings and to high-performance design, construction, and renovation standards for certain buildings and facilities of institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMISSION, TEXAS STATE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 128 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a pilot program to implement renewable energy and other conservation technology in a state park or state natural area.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 659 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to voluntary assessment of property owners by a municipality to finance water or energy efficiency improvements.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| City Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 725 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| BONDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 773 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to creating an energy efficiency council to coordinate administration of energy efficiency programs.
House: Energy Resources
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 775 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the adoption of energy efficiency, conservation, and indoor air quality standards for the design, construction, and renovation of public school instructional facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
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 883 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to minimum efficiency standards for certain products; providing a civil penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1176 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 1432 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Energy--Conservation | Housing--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | Minors--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1578 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to energy aggregation by state agencies.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1629 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs, public information regarding energy efficiency programs, and the participation of loads in certain energy markets.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 1669 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the establishment of a motor vehicle mileage fee pilot program for certain motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1728 82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to energy savings performance contracts and energy efficiency planning.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
| County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--General
HB 1849 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a franchise tax deduction for the cost of certain sustainable commercial buildings.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2077 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Energy--Conservation | LOANS | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Science & Technology | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
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 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 2428 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2429 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to availability of certain information regarding energy use and efficiency of certain residential property.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2498 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain non-ERCOT utilities to comply with energy efficiency goals.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 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 2916 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BONDS | Energy--Conservation | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
HB 3260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to loans for energy improvements.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | LOANS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 15 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to state energy policy and the planning of energy development and utilization and to certain related electric power generation issues.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENERGY POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | RAILROAD COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | STRATEGIC PLANS
SB 347 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS, TEXAS CENTER FOR
SB 454 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to improving state energy conservation, including through the use of thermostat settings and building efficiency.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 456 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to state purchasing of certain environmentally friendly items.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 457 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to minimum efficiency standards for certain products; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 459 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to voluntary assessment of property owners by a municipality to finance water or energy efficiency improvements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 552 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the Energy Efficiency Coordination Council and to statewide energy efficiency; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY COORDINATION COUNCIL | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 898 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to energy efficiency programs in institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 924 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the duties of certain utilities regarding energy efficiency reports and emergency notification systems.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| City Government--Utilities | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric
SB 979 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to energy efficiency market emission reduction credit programs established by emission reduction credit organizations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENERGY SYSTEMS LABORATORY | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Utilities--Electric
SB 1031 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to design, construction, renovation, and energy efficiency standards for buildings.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 1040 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax for certain energy-efficient products.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 1125 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs, public information regarding energy efficiency programs, and the participation of loads in certain energy markets.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1149 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to requiring electric utilities to comply with energy efficiency goals.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 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 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 1318 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to design, construction, and renovation standards for state buildings and facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMISSION, TEXAS STATE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 1340 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the Energy Efficiency Council and to statewide energy efficiency; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | Utilities--General
SB 1434 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to certain low-income weatherization programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Energy--Conservation | Housing--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1460 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
Senate: Government Organization
Received from the Senate
| County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--General
SB 1465 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | Energy--Conservation | Financial--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION
SB 1501 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to energy and efficiency conservation programs administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 42 82-1 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 237 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain renewable energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
HB 238 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Sales
HB 239 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a study of the proportion of this state's electric energy that can be generated using renewable energy technology.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 278 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 280 81-0 (2009)
Author: 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 303 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for labor to install certain tangible personal property in buildings that obtain LEED certification.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales
HB 346 81-0 (2009)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities.
Filed
| Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Sales
HB 695 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the establishment of a loan incentive program to promote energy efficiency in apartment buildings.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | LOANS | Utilities--Electric
HB 791 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
HB 803 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Human Services--Food Programs | Taxation--Sales
HB 880 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain energy efficiency-related improvements to real or personal property.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1417 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy systems and related equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Sales
HB 1431 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for renewable energy technology.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Sales
HB 1643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by certain renewable energy technology generators.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee members named
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 1646 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| ENERGY EFFICIENCY DEPLOYMENT, OFFICE OF | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Electric
HB 1652 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund or the Texas emerging technology fund to promote alternative energy sources and energy efficiency technologies.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
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 1697 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a solar energy technology generation incentive program to be administered by electric utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 1762 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to improving state energy conservation, including through the use of thermostat settings.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1823 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxation of certain energy conservation-related property.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Sales
HB 1866 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to distributed renewable generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 1902 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy-efficient products.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
HB 1936 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to exempt a portion of the value of a residence homestead from ad valorem taxation if the homestead meets certain energy efficiency standards.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1937 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the voluntary assessment of property owners by a municipality to finance certain energy conservation improvements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 1992 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to certain renewable energy generation projects.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2019 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to design, construction, and renovation standards for state buildings and facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2151 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the creation of a fuel ethanol and biodiesel producer loan guarantee program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Agriculture | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | LOANS
HB 2184 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to a franchise tax credit for building new single-family homes or duplexes that exceed certain energy efficiency standards.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Housing--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2185 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to informing public school districts of available resources to reduce support costs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Energy--Conservation | INTERNET | Purchasing--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 2210 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to efficiency standards for certain appliances; providing a civil penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
HB 2337 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds under the existing debt allotment for school districts whose construction or renovation design plans are highly rated for environmental efficiency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation
HB 2338 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Sales
HB 2520 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the state's goal for electric generating capacity derived from emerging renewable energy resources.
House: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2629 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to incentives in the low income housing tax credit program to reward applicants who agree to use energy-saving devices and energy conservation measures in a project.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Taxation--General
HB 2753 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the voluntary assessment of property owners by a county to finance certain solar energy improvements.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--General | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 2778 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the revision of building energy efficiency performance standards.
House: Energy Resources
Subcommittee members named
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2783 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the adoption of energy efficient building standards and energy efficiency and conservation standards for instructional facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2850 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2867 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the development by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of a rebate program for plug-in hybrid motor vehicles.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HYBRID VEHICLES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS
HB 3045 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the development of a solar energy visualization platform by the State Energy Conservation Office.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | Environment--Air | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric
HB 3138 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development of energy storage technologies.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Fuel Storage | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3145 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the goal for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy technologies other than sources using wind energy.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 3149 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the adoption and financing of energy efficiency, conservation, and indoor air quality standards for the design, construction, and renovation of public school instructional facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 3345 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency.
House: Energy Resources
Subcommittee members named
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 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 3478 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 3540 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of a statewide initiative to increase independent, affordable housing for elderly or homeless persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Energy--Conservation | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | TEXAS HOUSING INDEPENDENCE CAMPAIGN
HB 3567 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 3575 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to energy and water conservation measures of state agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3664 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a requirement of a permit or permit amendment from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the construction or modification of an electric generating facility in the coastal zone of this state that uses wind power.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PERMITS | Utilities--Electric
HB 3706 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Tex Sun solar energy system rebate program.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 3941 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to municipal ordinances governing the installation and operation of distributed renewable generation systems.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 3955 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a franchise tax credit for energy-efficient manufacturing infrastructure.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Franchise
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 4261 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to establishing a no-interest loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology in certain residential dwellings, commercial buildings, and places of worship.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Energy--Conservation | LOANS | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 4327 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Labor--Workforce Development | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY
HB 4345 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS, TEXAS CENTER FOR
HB 4459 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to economic development and employment opportunities in the renewable energy or energy efficiency industries.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Energy--Solar | HYBRID VEHICLES | Labor--Workforce Development | RENEWABLE ENERGY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4639 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to certain renewable energy technology systems.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 47 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain energy efficiency-related improvements to real or personal property.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 75 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a municipality to exempt a portion of the value of a residence homestead from ad valorem taxation if the homestead meets certain energy efficiency standards.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 140 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate certain royalties from oil production on permanent university fund lands to create an endowment within the fund to support research and development in alternative energy, renewable energy, and energy conservation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | ROYALTIES
SB 16 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the enhancement of air quality, including the capture and storage of carbon dioxide and development of a greenhouse gas registry, the development of emissions reduction technologies, and the improvement of energy efficiency in buildings, vehicles, and appliances.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on Major State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | PERMITS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 127 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to design, construction, and renovation standards for state buildings and facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 128 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to sustainable commercial building projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 133 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for energy efficient products for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
SB 134 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
SB 211 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a requirement that an electric utility meet certain energy efficiency goals before receiving a rate increase.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--Electric
SB 267 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to design, construction, and renovation standards for state buildings and facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 300 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Shelton, Mark
Relating to eliminating or modifying certain mandates on school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--CLASS SIZE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Energy--Conservation | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 427 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 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 437 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to energy efficient products; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Taxation--Sales
SB 546 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 599 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices and manufacturing equipment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Sales
SB 600 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a solar energy technology generation incentive program to be administered by electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 601 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the state goal for energy efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 608 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS, TEXAS CENTER FOR
SB 620 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the state's goal for non-wind renewable electric generating capacity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | Environment--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 631 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a loan incentive program to promote energy efficiency in apartment buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Energy--Conservation | LOANS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 701 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to state assistance to fund public school instructional facilities that meet certain design and construction, renovation, or improvement standards.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Energy--Conservation
SB 733 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to electrical consumption by a public school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Energy--Conservation
SB 1042 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to improving state energy conservation, including through the use of thermostat settings.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 1043 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the quantification of carbon dioxide emissions reductions attributable to state programs.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 1191 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to this state's goal for reducing statewide peak electric demand through demand response and load management programs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--Electric
SB 1419 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 1423 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 1523 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to requiring satisfactory completion of a course in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System as a requisite for a degree in architecture at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation
SB 1716 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Sales
SB 1770 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas YouthBuild Program.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Housing--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Minors--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1861 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of powers, duties, and programs to, and the continuation of, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, to the establishment and administration of certain other programs and divisions within the department, and to other provisions relating to fair or affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
SB 1862 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to state purchasing of certain environmentally friendly items.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Energy--Conservation | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE | Purchasing--State
SB 1973 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation and duties of the state energy savings performance contract advisory council.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2020 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | Labor--Workforce Development | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY
SB 2029 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to issuance of qualified energy conservation bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 66 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to power management software for state agencies.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Conservation | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 67 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to energy-saving devices and options for vending machines in buildings owned or leased by the state; imposing an administrative fine.
House: Government Reform
Considered in Calendars
| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VENDING MACHINES
HB 230 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to an optional premium discount for certain resource-efficient buildings.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 231 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain renewable energy technology by a property owners' association.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RENEWABLE ENERGY
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 375 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the development of a state strategy for increasing the availability of low-emission automotive fuels for Texas drivers.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | Environment--General | Oil & Gas | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 467 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to an energy efficiency products pilot program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 625 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
HB 722 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a global warming task force.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air
HB 999 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of energy efficiency and conservation standards for the design, construction, and renovation of public school instructional facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric
HB 1000 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
HB 1122 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to efficiency standards for certain appliances; providing a civil penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation
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 1824 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds under the existing debt allotment for school districts that comply with green building guidelines.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BONDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General
HB 2148 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for renewable energy technology.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Sales
HB 2178 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the legislature's goal for electric generation capacity using combined heat and power technology.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 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 2284 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to an energy-efficient building accreditation program.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Environment--General | Housing--General | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2567 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Regulated Industries
Recalled from subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 2713 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to studies, plans, and projects concerning electric generation capacity or electric energy storage, transmission, or distribution.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 2794 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the requirements for granting a certificate of convenience and necessity that includes the construction of an electric generating facility that uses wind power.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in subcommittee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Electric
HB 3070 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study of methods for increasing the availability of certain information on energy efficiency of certain residential property.
House: Government Reform Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| ENERGY OFFICE | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 3240 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to building energy performance standards.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Health--General | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 3241 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--Electric
HB 3242 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to this state's goal for electric energy efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3244 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3245 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to electric energy efficiency goals and programs.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3338 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to building code standards for energy efficiency performance.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | Energy--Conservation
HB 3364 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the revision of building energy efficiency performance standards.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 3693 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to energy demand, energy load, energy efficiency incentives, energy programs, and energy performance measures.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Energy--Solar | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | Utilities--Electric
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 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
HR 2905 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 12 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to programs for the enhancement of air quality, including energy efficiency standards in state purchasing and energy consumption; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 445 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to design, construction, and renovation standards for state buildings and facilities.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 489 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to efficiency standards for certain appliances; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation
SB 490 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
SB 541 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to continuing education in sustainable and energy-efficient design standards for a person registered by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Energy--Conservation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 658 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an energy-efficient building accreditation program.
House: Government Reform Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Government Reform
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Environment--General | Housing--General | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 831 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER--CONSERVATION
SJR 62 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that funds collected from retail electric customers for the system benefit fund be dedicated for expenditure to provide for bill payment assistance, customer education, and low-income home energy conservation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--Electric
SR 1194 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1459 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to energy-saving devices and options for vending machines in buildings owned or leased by the state; imposing an administrative fine.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VENDING MACHINES
HB 1693 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to an energy-efficient building program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | Environment--General | Housing--General | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2020 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the transfer of the state energy conservation office to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Conservation | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
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 2265 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to meeting the state's goal for electric generation capacity by renewable energy technologies and the rate treatment of utility expenditures for interconnecting generating capacity by certain renewable technologies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2429 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to water and energy saving performance standards for commercial clothes-washing machines.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | WATER--CONSERVATION
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 2857 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to increasing certain new construction energy efficiency standards and reducing the consumption of natural resources.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | Environment--Air | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
HB 3096 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the energy efficiency goal of electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--Electric
HB 3108 79-0 (2005)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the imposition of an energy efficiency tax and to the use of the proceeds to fund education; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 3153 79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the creation of a wind power research institute at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Animals | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | Parks & Wildlife--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
HB 3467 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to certain practices to improve energy conservation in state buildings.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 953 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an energy-efficient building program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | Environment--General | Housing--General | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 961 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to a clearinghouse of energy and water conservation information and programs for school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Conservation | INTERNET | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 982 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to certain practices to improve energy conservation in state buildings.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 1366 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to implementing a clean coal project in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1678 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the powers of the Lower Colorado River Authority to adopt and implement certain environmental conservation measures.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Water | LIGHTING | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HCR 36 79-3 (2006)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Urging the U.S. Congress to take measures to lower gasoline prices and reduce national energy consumption.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 489 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to water and energy saving performance standards for commercial clothes-washing machines.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Water | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | WATER--CONSERVATION
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 1365 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | HENDERSON COUNTY | HOOD COUNTY | HUNT COUNTY | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2425 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state and certain local fiscal matters; making appropriations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective according to its terms
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 2454 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to home and building construction energy conservation standards and programs.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | Housing--General
HB 2897 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to state agency utility savings and capital expenditure reductions.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 2910 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for electrical generation capacity by renewable energy technologies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 3084 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to increasing the sustainability of the State's building infrastructure.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3252 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to setting, implementing, and enforcing energy efficiency standards for selected products; providing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
HCR 290 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2425.
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | WATER--CONSERVATION
HCR 301 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 2425.
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | WATER--CONSERVATION
HR 1772 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
| AUDITOR, STATE | BINGO | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Ethics | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IDENTITY THEFT | Insurance--General | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Oil & Gas | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION | PRIVATE INITIATIVES, COMMISSION ON | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 778 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to water and energy saving performance standards for commercial clothes-washing machines.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Water | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1371 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state fiscal matters; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--Conservation | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1654 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to state agency utility savings and capital expenditure reductions.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1879 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain practices to improve energy conservation in state buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1952 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Rules suspended
| AUDITOR, STATE | BINGO | BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--General | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Ethics | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Financial--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IDENTITY THEFT | Insurance--General | JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON POSTCONVICTION EXONERATIONS | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | NURSE EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Oil & Gas | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PRIVATE INITIATIVES, COMMISSION ON | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS INNOCENCE COMMISSION | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VOCATIONAL NURSE EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 70 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2425.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | WATER--CONSERVATION
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 9 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the conservation of energy and water by state agencies and to the authority of certain political subdivisions to collect certain infrastructure fees related to the control of water or storm water.
House: Government Reform
Reported engrossed
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | FUEL CELLS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 24 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making an appropriation.
House: Government Reform
No action taken in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FUEL CELLS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Public Employees | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PERMITS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | RESEARCH & OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | State Officers | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 7 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--General | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TELECONFERENCING | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION
HR 344 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LANDFILLS | LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | TELECONFERENCING | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 1953 77-0 (2001)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to exempting renewable energy devices from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | Taxation--Sales
HB 2277 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to contracts by certain educational institutions, state agencies, and local governments for energy conservation measures.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2278 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the consolidation and functions of the energy management center and the state energy conservation office and to the transfer of the powers and duties of the center and the office to the comptroller's office.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2402 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to sales tax exemptions to promote water conservation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General
HB 2403 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to reporting requirements regarding certain clothes-washing machines.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Energy--Conservation | FURNITURE & FIXTURES | Water--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 2845 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of an initiative to promote the commercialization of fuel cell technologies.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2969 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the responsibility for and allocation of renewable energy resources by a generation and transmission electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3025 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for environment and conservation services.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Sales
HB 3286 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to energy and water conservation measures by state agencies and local governments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General
HB 3546 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to environmental building codes based on energy conservation and the authority of a county to enact environmental building codes based on energy conservation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL BUILDING CODE ACT
SB 857 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to exempting renewable energy devices from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | Taxation--Sales
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 1331 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to reporting requirements regarding certain clothes-washing machines.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Conservation | FURNITURE & FIXTURES | Water--General
SB 1332 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to sales tax exemptions to promote water conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General
SB 1494 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to water conservation measures by state agencies and local governments.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General
SB 1725 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of the Texas Fuel Cell Commercialization Initiative and the redirection of certain federal Oil Overcharge Restitution Funds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2492 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to contracts for and the financing of energy conservation measures taken by state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--General | Energy--Conservation
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 2960 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, DelwinSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the evaluation of proposals for contracts by institutions of higher education for energy conservation measures.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
| Education--Higher--General | Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State
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 3303 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to assistance to small businesses regulated by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission through its regulatory flexibility programs.
House: Environmental Regulation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Energy--Conservation | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3734 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to affordable electricity and energy efficiency programs for low-income customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1318 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the evaluation of proposals for contracts by institutions of higher education for energy conservation measures.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Education--Higher--General | Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State
SB 1534 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the financing of certain energy-saving capital improvements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENERGY OFFICE | Energy--Conservation
SB 1594 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to assistance to small businesses regulated by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission through its regulatory flexibility programs.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1243 75-0 (1997)
Author: Holzheauser, SteveSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to energy savings projects for local governments.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Energy--Conservation
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 2534 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a pilot program involving competitive supply of energy from certain sources.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation
HB 3205 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to the establishment of a revolving fund to finance projects to conserve energy or water and provide technical assistance for voluntary certification of environmentally conscious builders and designers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENERGY AND WATER CONSERVATION REVOLVING FUND | Energy--Conservation | Environment--Water | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3508 75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to coupons for certain speeding offenses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3530 75-0 (1997)
Author: Holzheauser, SteveSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to energy savings projects for school districts, institutions of higher education, and state agencies.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 868 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to energy savings projects for local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | Energy--Conservation
SB 1811 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to energy conservation measures by institutions of higher education, including the financing of such measures.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Energy--Conservation
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 1839 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Relating to appropriations to an institution of higher education for energy costs.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Energy--Conservation | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2777 74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the coordination of energy policy and conservation in Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Energy--Conservation
HB 2880 74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to guaranteed energy savings projects for local governments.
House: Energy Resources
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Energy--Conservation | Political Subdivisions
SB 708 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to state energy efficiency and conservation programs; granting the authority to issue revenue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATON REVOLVING FUND, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 744 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to guaranteed energy savings projects for local governments and certain retail utility fees.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Energy--Conservation | Political Subdivisions
SB 959 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to state energy efficiency and conservation programs; granting the authority to issue revenue bonds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| BONDS | Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 11 72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the creation, administration, and use of the waste-to-energy project construction assistance fund.
House: Environmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Solid Waste | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1556 72-0 (1991)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain environment and conservation services.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1914 72-0 (1991)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the purchase of energy-savings devices or measures by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2031 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to the use of water-saving devices in the construction or renovation of buildings and in certain existing buildings.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Water | Housing
HB 2646 72-0 (1991)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to the creation of the Texas LP-gas, clean air, and energy conservation program and fund; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Energy
Referred to Energy
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | LP-GAS, CLEAN AIR & ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 870 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the purchase of energy-saving devices or measures by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
| Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 25 72-1 (1991)
Author: Earley, Robert
Endorsing a pilot demonstration project in the Austin metropolitan area designed to pioneer, encourage, and monitor the use of natural gas by public and private automobile fleet owners and by consumer motorists.
House: Energy
Referred to Energy
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 2869 71-0 (1989)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Amending Art. 717p, Tex. Civ. Stats. Ann.; relating to programs to achieve conservation of electric energy, and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation
SB 158 71-0 (1989)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the organization, powers, and duties of the energy management center of the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/89
| Energy--Conservation | Governor | State Agencies
SB 1400 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to river authority participation in programs to achieve conservation of natural resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| Energy--Conservation
HB 389 70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the purchase of certain energy-saving devices by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 753 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Establishing a special fund for money received by the State of Texas from resolution of petroleum overcharge matters; designating certain energy conservation and assistance programs for funding from this special fund; and making appropriations.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| ENERGY CONSERVATION & ASSISTANCE ACT | Energy--Conservation | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1936 70-0 (1987)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to an energy efficiency program for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2013 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the financing of transportation related projects which conserve energy or have the potential of reducing the future consumption of energy from resources made available through the "Stripper Oil Well Overcharge Fund".
House: Appropriations
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Energy--Conservation | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2145 70-0 (1987)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the establishment and financing of an energy conservation program by the Central Education Agency to assist in financing certain energy conservation measures in public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Energy--Conservation
HB 2217 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the financing of certain federal energy conservation programs administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 115 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to an energy savings program for state agencies and to the organization, powers, and duties of the State Purchasing and General Services Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE PURCHASING & GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 319 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Establishing a special fund for moneys received by the State of Texas from resolution of petroleum overcharge matters; designating certain energy conservation and assistance programs for funding from this special fund; and making appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ENERGY CONSERVATION & ASSISTANCE ACT | Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 82 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Directing State Purchasing and General Services Commission to adopt an energy conservation program.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE PURCHASING & GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 860 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Shaw, Larry
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency programs and incentives, penalties for new inefficient load, and the authority and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 896 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to establishing and implementing energy efficiency standards for new buildings.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ACT | Energy--Conservation
HB 58 69-2 (1986)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the purchase of certain energy-saving devices by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 9 69-2 (1986)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Directing each state agency and institution of higher education to adopt an energy conservation program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 18 69-3 (1986)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the purchase of certain energy-saving devices by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 153 68-0 (1983)
Author: English, Roy
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain energy saving materials.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
HB 651 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polk, MarySponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to state loans to finance the purchase, installation, or repair of energy conservation devices and renewable energy systems for use in residences.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Energy--Conservation | Housing--Finance
HB 1215 68-0 (1983)
Author: Shea, Gwyn
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain energy-saving materials and equipment.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
HB 1251 68-0 (1983)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
To establish and implement an energy management loan fund for cities, counties and Independent School Districts.
House: Energy
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENERGY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1983 | Energy--Conservation
HB 1797 68-0 (1983)
Author: English, Roy
Relating to sales and use tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
| Agriculture | Energy--Conservation | Health--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1821 68-0 (1983)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the creation of a energy assistance program to assist needy people and to the establishment of the fuel overcharge fund.
House: Human Services
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | Human Services--Direct Assistance
HB 2446 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency programs and incentives.
House: State Affairs
No action taken
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--Electric
SB 272 68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the Southern States Energy Compact and its implementation; to the Southern States Energy Board, its membership, powers, and duties; to the continuation of Texas participation in the compact; and to the powers and duties of the Texas Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Council in connection with the compact.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Energy--Conservation | Intergovernmental Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset Bills
SB 289 68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the establishment of a state program to weatherize homes of needy or elderly individuals or families; requiring reports to the legislature.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Health & Human Resources
| Aging | Energy--Conservation | Housing--General | Human Services--General
SB 290 68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain energy saving materials or devices.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 360 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Oliver, Jesse
Relating to the Texas Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Council serving as an energy resource center for school districts.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 426 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to state loans to finance the purchase, installation, or repair of energy conservation devices and renewable energy systems by persons and families of low income and families of moderate income.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Energy--Conservation | Housing--General | Human Services--General
SB 751 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to establishing and implementing energy efficiency standards for new buildings and to the establishment, membership, and powers and duties of the Texas Energy Advisory Committee for Efficiency Standards in New Building Construction.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1078 68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the establishment and implementation of an energy management loan fund for cities, counties, and independent school districts, to financing of administration activities, and to certain powers and duties of the Texas Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Council and of the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Energy
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENERGY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1983 | Energy--Conservation
SB 1313 68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the establishment, funding, and powers and duties in the Texas Department of Community Affairs of an office of energy assistance for low-income people.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Energy--Conservation | Human Services--Direct Assistance
SB 1380 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency programs and incentives, to the authority and duties of the Public Utility Commission, and to procedures for hearings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 6 68-1 (1983)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency programs and incentives, to the authority and duties of the Public Utility Commission, and to procedures for hearings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 756 67-0 (1981)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to implementation of energy conservation measures in state buildings in the capitol complex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 817 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to use of solar energy in government structures.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 819 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to solar easements and property development measures promoting use of solar and wind energy.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar
HB 1577 67-0 (1981)
Author: Coody, Bill
Relating to establishing and implementing energy conservation standards for buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | BUILDING ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS ACT | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1606 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lewis, GibsonSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of labor and standards to perform functions regarding residential energy conservation.
House: Employment Practices Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Energy--Conservation | Labor--General
HB 2285 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to renewable energy and conservation programs by the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMERCIALIZATION ACT | Utilities--Electric
SB 280 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to implementation of energy conservation measures in state buildings in the capitol complex.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 281 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to establishing and implementing energy conservation standards for buildings.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | BUILDING ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS ACT | Energy--Conservation
SB 637 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the use of solar and wind energy in new state buildings.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 691 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to the Energy Development Fund and to a program to demonstrate solar generation of heat from industrial purposes.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Energy--Conservation | Energy--Solar
SB 717 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain property used for energy conservation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Sales
SB 997 67-0 (1981)
Author: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of labor and standards to perform functions regarding residential energy conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Energy--Conservation | Labor--General
SCR 47 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Requesting Public Utility Commission and Railroad Commission to examine use of certain utility rate structures.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
SR 719 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Directing the Senate Natural Resources Committee to conduct and interim study on water supply and development, energy conservation, nuclear and industrial waste and maritime industry.
Senate: Natural Resources
Adopted
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Interim Studies | NATURAL RESOURCES, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | Water--Development
HB 9 67-3 (1982)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency programs and incentives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1699 66-0 (1979)
Author: Coody, BillSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to establishing and implementing energy conservation standards for buildings.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
House conferees appointed
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | BUILDING ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS ACT | Energy--Conservation
HB 2064 66-0 (1979)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to an evaluation of energy conservation potential in certain state-owned buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HCR 161 66-0 (1979)
Author: Wilson, JohnSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to a pilot program for residental energy conservation.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
| ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Energy--Conservation | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 345 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to efficient use of energy resources; providing penalties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | Oil & Gas | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 921 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Creating the Texas Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Council to succeed the Texas Energy Advisory Council and the Natural Resources Council; providing for its organization, powers, and functions; creating the Energy Development Fund and providing for its administration; amending The Texas Energy Development Act of 1977.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENERGY POLICY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1979 | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SCR 28 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Hanna, Joe
Memorializing the President and Congress to launch an all-out energy production and conservation effort.
Signed by the Governor
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 1219 65-0 (1977)
Author: English, Roy
Relating to exempting from the State Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act certain energy saving materials and equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Assigned to General State Calendar
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
HB 2032 65-0 (1977)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to an evaluation of energy conservation potential in state-owned buildings.
House: Energy Resources
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2199 65-0 (1977)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to the efficient use of energy resources; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HCR 119 65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Requesting State Board of Control to consider energy efficient life-cycle costing as significant element in procurement policies.
House: Energy Resources
Assigned to Resolutions Calendar
| Energy--Conservation | Purchasing--State | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE BOARD OF CONTROL
HCR 120 65-0 (1977)
Author: Weddington, Sarah
Urging local governmental entities to adopt and enforce energy conservation building codes under their jurisdiction.
House: Energy Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 409 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the granting of credits against property taxes levied by the school districts of this state to persons who comply with certain energy conservation design standards in the construction or remodeling of residential structures; and providing for reimbursement by the state of the amount of tax credits claimed against school district taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | ENERGY CONSERVATION INCENTIVE ACT | Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
SB 1028 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Loan Program and the issuance and use of Texas Energy Efficiency Bonds.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
| BONDS | Energy--Conservation | LOANS
SCR 33 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, KentSponsor: Hanna, Joe
Establishing state policy that thermostats be set at 65 degrees in all state buildings and offices housing state agencies.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Assigned to Resolutions Calendar
| Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SJR 27 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the granting of tax credits against property taxes to promote the efficient use of energy in commercial and residential structures and to require the state to reimburse local taxing jurisdiction for revenue losses resulting from credits.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 54 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution authorizing the issuance of $500 million in Texas Energy Efficiency Bonds for the purpose of making direct loans quaranties for energy devices.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably
| Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 23 65-2 (1978)
Author: English, Roy
Relating to exempting from the State Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act certain energy saving materials and equipment.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Sales
HB 1158 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mankins, Jimmy
Relating to energy conservation in certain buildings.
House: Energy Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Education--Higher--General | ENERGY CONSERVATION IN BUILDINGS ACT | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1168 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hanna, Joe
Relating to waste of natural gas and certain hydrocarbons.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | NATURAL GAS CONSERVATION ACT OF 1975 | Oil & Gas
HB 1454 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Relating to the creation, administration, operation, powers, duties, and functions of the Texas Department of Natural Resources and Transportation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | Highways | NATURAL RESOURCES & TRANSPORTATION ACT, TEXAS | NATURAL RESOURCES & TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1744 64-0 (1975)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to energy efficiency labeling of certain gas and electric appliances; providing a civil penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2082 64-0 (1975)
Author: Lauhoff, Herman E.
To provide energy budgets for state facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| ENERGY CONSERVATION ACT OF 1975 | Energy--Conservation | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 516 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Mankins, Jimmy
Relating to energy conservation in certain buildings and the responsibility and duties of the State Building Commission, the Governor's Energy Advisory Council, and other state agencies, commissions, and institutions; relating to energy conservation standards in buildings in home-rule cities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
90 day bill
| BUILDING COMMISSION, STATE | ENERGY CONSERVATION IN BUILDINGS ACT | Energy--Conservation | GOVERNOR'S ENERGY ADVISORY COUNCIL | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 517 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, Max
Relating to waste of natural gas and certain hydrocarbons.
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Energy--Conservation | NATURAL GAS CONSERVATION ACT OF 1975 | Oil & Gas
SB 524 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Limiting use of natural gas produced in Texas as boiler fuel for generation of electricity which use would constitute waste; defining superior uses for such natural gas; providing for exceptions to be granted by the Railroad Commission of Texas in certain circumstances; providing for enforcement, providing for severability.
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Energy--Conservation | NATURAL GAS CONSERVATION ACT OF 1975 | Oil & Gas | Utilities--Electric
SB 633 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sherman, Max
Relating to energy efficiency labeling of certain gas and electric appliances; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Amended
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
HB 298 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bynum, Ben
Relating to regulations by the State Board of Control requiring that lights in state buildings be turned off at certain times.
House: State Affairs
Considered in public hearing
| Energy--Conservation | LIGHTING | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HR 131 63-0 (1973)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Encouraging the conservation of energy.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HR 153 63-0 (1973)
Author: Bales, Larry
Requesting Sub-Committee on Motor Transportation to make a study concerning oil and gas transmission and fuel conservation and distribution.
House: Transportation
Sent to Calendar Committee
| Energy--Conservation | Interim Studies | Oil & Gas | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TRANSPORTATION, HOUSE COMMITTEE ON
HB 3 63-1 (1973)
Author: Spurlock II, Joe
Relating to the operation of public schools during periods of energy shortages.
House: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Energy--Conservation
SB 3 62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.
Relating to the conservation of oil and gas and the protection of correlative rights.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 406 58-0 (1963)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to allowing interested persons aggrieved by conservation laws relating to crude petroleum or natural gas or waste thereof or by any rule, regulation or order promulgated by the Railroad Commission to file suit, with certain exceptions in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where any well or wells, land or mineral interest or a part thereof affected lies.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1054 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cook, George H.
Relating to prescribing the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the conservation of oil and gas resources of the State of Texas and the protection of correlative rights of owners in a common reservoir; providing a penalty for failing to make report within the time stated and means of enforcing said penalty.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 261 58-0 (1963)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to limiting the size of oil and gas proration units.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas
SB 473 57-0 (1961)
Author: Lane, Wardlow William | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute to authorize transfer or monies collected pursuant for the purpose of paying for the administration of the conservation laws of this state relating to the production of gas, which includes condensates and distillates.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2 42-1 (1931)
Author: Richardson, D. D.
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to the production and distribution of oil.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas
HB 139 40-1 (1927)
Author: Holland, Robert H. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the conservation of petroleum oil and natural gas in the State of Texas; authorizing the Railroad Commission of Texas to stop and prevent the waste of such oil and gas and to promote the conservation thereof and to make and enforce rules, regulations and orders for such purposes.
| Energy--Conservation | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
