Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 1351	85-0 (2017)	Author: Wray, John \| et. al.	Relating to the prohibition of local motor fuel taxes on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas.	House: Ways & Means	Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 1979	85-0 (2017)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks	Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan and other related programs and measures to reduce emissions.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 2212	85-0 (2017)	Author: Stephenson, Phil	Relating to weight limitations for natural gas motor vehicles.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee
HB 2319	85-0 (2017)	Author: Paddie, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to the operation of certain overweight vehicles on highways; imposing a fee.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately
HB 2682	85-0 (2017)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 2715	85-0 (2017)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to the composition and use of money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 3058	85-0 (2017)	Author: Isaac, Jason	Relating to the new technology implementation grant program administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 3413	85-0 (2017)	Author: Cortez, Philip	Relating to the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program, including the funding of fueling stations from grants under that program.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 3479	85-0 (2017)	Author: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan and other related programs and measures to reduce emissions.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 3679	85-0 (2017)	Author: Isaac, Jason \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to signs informing motorists of facilities providing alternative fuels and electric vehicle charging stations.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Left pending in committee
HB 3726	85-0 (2017)	Author: Dale, Tony Sponsor: Taylor, Van	Relating to certain examination and continuing education requirements for applicants for and holders of liquefied petroleum gas licenses.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4217	85-0 (2017)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
SB 26	85-0 (2017)	Author: Estes, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan and other related programs and measures to reduce emissions.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 768	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan, including the eligibility for grants for natural gas fueling stations under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1046	85-0 (2017)	Author: Estes, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1102	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon Sponsor: Paddie, Chris	Relating to weight limitations for natural gas motor vehicles.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately
SB 1120	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Wray, John	Relating to the prohibition of local motor fuel taxes on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective immediately
SB 1731	85-0 (2017)	Author: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to the repeal of laws governing certain state entities, including the functions of those entities, and to certain duties, responsibilities, and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on the abolishment of certain of those entities.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date
SB 1999	85-0 (2017)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 735	84-0 (2015)	Author: Israel, Celia Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the collection of information regarding the number of alternatively fueled vehicles registered in this state.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
HB 1693	84-0 (2015)	Author: Isaac, Jason	Relating to a prohibition on the sale of motor fuel mixed with ethanol; imposing civil and criminal penalties.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Left pending in committee
HB 3518	84-0 (2015)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks \| et. al.	Relating to alternative fuel fleets of certain governmental entities, including funding for motor vehicles, infrastructure, and equipment.	House: Energy Resources	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3828	84-0 (2015)	Author: Villalba, Jason	Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer or distributor of motor vehicles powered only by electricity or battery.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3835	84-0 (2015)	Author: Isaac, Jason \| et. al.	Relating to the use of certain alternative fuels by state agency motor vehicles.	House: Energy Resources	Returned to committee
HB 4083	84-0 (2015)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 12	84-0 (2015)	Author: Uresti, Carlos \| et. al. Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks \| et. al.	Relating to alternative fuel fleets of certain governmental entities, including funding for motor vehicles, infrastructure, and equipment.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 911	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie	Relating to the eligibility for grants for natural gas fueling stations.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1380	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the exemption of municipalities, certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities, and regional transit authorities from certain motor fuel taxes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 314	83-0 (2013)	Author: Dale, Tony \| et. al.	Relating to the abolition of the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division program administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 787	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to incentives for the purchase or lease of an electric-powered light-duty motor vehicle.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 828	83-0 (2013)	Author: Callegari, Bill	Relating to the emissions inspection and safety certification of vehicles retrofitted to operate on compressed natural gas.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 1115	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raney, John \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility for grants for natural gas fueling stations under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.	House: Environmental Regulation	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1736	83-0 (2013)	Author: Anchia, Rafael \| et. al. Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
HB 2148	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Sponsor: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the motor fuel tax on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; providing penalties; imposing a tax.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2695	83-0 (2013)	Author: Davis, Yvonne	Relating to municipal authority to regulate wind turbines in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.	House: Urban Affairs	No action taken in committee
HB 3110	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hilderbran, Harvey	Relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.	House: Environmental Regulation	Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3351	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer of motor vehicles powered only by electricity or battery.	House: Business & Industry	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3658	83-0 (2013)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 3702	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the definition of distributed renewable generation for certain generation systems installed on publicly owned land.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 3836	83-0 (2013)	Author: Harper-Brown, Linda	Relating to the establishment of a motor vehicle mileage fee program for certain motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee.	House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform	Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1275	83-0 (2013)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 1529	83-0 (2013)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to an exemption from property taxation for certain facilities that convert landfill generated methane into renewable natural gas.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1586	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodríguez, José \| et. al.	Relating to distributed renewable generation of electricity.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to State Affairs
SB 1648	83-0 (2013)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to the motor fuel tax on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; providing penalties.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1659	83-0 (2013)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to manufacturers and distributors of only all electric-powered or all battery-powered motor vehicles.	Senate: Transportation	Left pending in committee
SB 1727	83-0 (2013)	Author: Deuell, Bob \| et. al. Sponsor: Isaac, Jason \| et. al.	Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
SB 1781	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the eligibility for grants for natural gas fueling stations under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation
HB 454	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to exempting fuel ethanol derived from cellulosic biomass and blended with gasoline from the motor fuels tax.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 724	82-0 (2011)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the abolition of the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division program administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 1037	82-0 (2011)	Author: Otto, John \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of an alternative fuel program to be funded by the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
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
HB 3259	82-0 (2011)	Author: Strama, Mark	Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.	House: Energy Resources	No action taken in committee
HB 3260	82-0 (2011)	Author: Strama, Mark	Relating to loans for energy improvements.	House: Energy Resources	Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3272	82-0 (2011)	Author: Burnam, Lon \| et. al. Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3308	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the operation of plug-in electric motor vehicles.	House: Transportation	Postponed
HB 3310	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to incentives for the purchase or lease of an electric-powered light-duty motor vehicle.	House: Energy Resources	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 3554	82-0 (2011)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the repeal of the motor fuels tax exemption for biodiesel and renewable diesel.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
SB 385	82-0 (2011)	Author: Williams, Tommy \| et. al. Sponsor: Otto, John \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of programs to support the use of alternative fuels, including an alternative fuel program to be funded by the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and a grant program for certain natural gas vehicles.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1539	82-0 (2011)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1591	82-0 (2011)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating landfill gas energy.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1742	82-0 (2011)	Author: Fraser, Troy \| et. al. Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of certain motor vehicles, including establishing a motor vehicle mileage fee pilot program.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1772	82-0 (2011)	Author: Williams, Tommy	Relating to computation of the volume of components blended with taxable diesel for the exemption from motor fuels tax.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 237	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain renewable energy devices.	House: Ways & Means	No action taken in committee
HB 238	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices.	House: Ways & Means	No action taken in committee
HB 239	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to a study of the proportion of this state's electric energy that can be generated using renewable energy technology.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 432	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the acquisition by state agencies of low-emissions vehicles and vehicles using alternative fuels.	House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/09
HB 650	81-0 (2009)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 797	81-0 (2009)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to exempting fuel ethanol derived from cellulosic biomass and blended with gasoline from the motor fuels tax.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 1017	81-0 (2009)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to grants to certain school districts and countywide public school transportation systems to be used to pay costs in purchasing school buses capable of using natural gas or propane as fuel.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education
HB 1328	81-0 (2009)	Author: McClendon, Ruth \| et. al.	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1427	81-0 (2009)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne	Relating to exempting fuel ethanol derived from cellulosic biomass and blended with gasoline from the motor fuels tax.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1467	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chisum, Warren \| et. al. Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to the purchase or lease by state agencies of vehicles using alternative fuels.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 1643	81-0 (2009)	Author: Farabee, David	Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by certain renewable energy technology generators.	House: State Affairs	Subcommittee members named
HB 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
HB 1731	81-0 (2009)	Author: Pitts, Jim \| et. al. Sponsor: Ogden, Steve \| et. al.	Relating to money available for consumer incentive or rebate programs for alternatively fueled appliances or equipment.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
HB 1777	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of cleaner hydrogen fuel; providing for the issuance of bonds.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
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
HB 2318	81-0 (2009)	Author: Swinford, David \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to the fuel ethanol and biodiesel incentive program of the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
HB 2516	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to the use of alternative fuels by a county mass transit authority.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 2582	81-0 (2009)	Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne \| et. al. Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 2811	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hardcastle, Rick \| et. al.	Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide.	House: Energy Resources	Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2978	81-0 (2009)	Author: Otto, John \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of alternative fuel programs to be funded by the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.	House: Environmental Regulation	Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 3150	81-0 (2009)	Author: Anchia, Rafael	Relating to the creation of alternative fuel programs to be funded by the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan Fund.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 4088	81-0 (2009)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to the rate of the motor vehicle sales and use tax imposed on certain motor vehicles.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 4248	81-0 (2009)	Author: Keffer, Jim	Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the location of wind energy electric generating facilities.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HJR 73	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of hydrogen as a cleaner fuel source.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
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
SB 120	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the rate of the motor vehicle sales and use tax imposed on certain motor vehicles.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 380	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of cleaner hydrogen fuel; providing for the issuance of bonds.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 542	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk \| et. al.	Relating to the use of money from the Texas emerging technology fund for the research and development of clean energy.	Senate: Economic Development	Co-author authorized
SB 620	81-0 (2009)	Author: Shapleigh, Eliot	Relating to the state's goal for non-wind renewable electric generating capacity.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee
SB 645	81-0 (2009)	Author: Hegar, Glenn	Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee
SB 832	81-0 (2009)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1192	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to biodiesel and cellulosic ethanol content requirements for certain fuels.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1226	81-0 (2009)	Author: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the location of wind energy electric generating facilities.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1227	81-0 (2009)	Author: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the location of wind energy electric generating facilities.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1425	81-0 (2009)	Author: Williams, Tommy \| et. al. Sponsor: Otto, John	Relating to the creation of an alternative fuel program to be funded by the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1759	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph	Relating to the extended registration of a commercial fleet of motor vehicles.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2111	81-0 (2009)	Author: Averitt, Kip Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick	Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide; providing for the issuance of bonds.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 17	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of hydrogen as a cleaner fuel source.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 375	80-0 (2007)	Author: Anchia, 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
HB 646	80-0 (2007)	Author: McCall, Brian	Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 1088	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the definition of "biodiesel" as a component of motor fuel.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 1090	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David \| et. al. Sponsor: Jackson, Mike	Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to encourage the construction of facilities that generate electric energy with certain types of agricultural residues, waste, debris, or crops and to the state's goal for generating renewable energy.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1673	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the fuel ethanol and biodiesel incentive program of the Department of Agriculture.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1931	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the production and taxation of renewable diesel fuel.	House: Ways & Means	Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2147	80-0 (2007)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne	Relating to exempting fuel ethanol blended with gasoline from the motor fuels tax.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 2417	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the responsibility for and management of the fuel ethanol and biodiesel production incentive program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/07
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
HB 2969	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real and tangible personal property used for the production, storage, distribution, or wholesale or retail sale of carbon-free hydrogen.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 2970	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to programs, incentives, and tax exemptions to encourage the use, manufacture, storage, distribution, or sale of carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 2971	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to certain tax exemptions to promote sales and use of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles in this state.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2972	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to a loan program for businesses that expand the use of or manufacture, store, distribute, or sell carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2973	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to the operation of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles.	House: Transportation	Left pending in committee
HB 3168	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to incentives for and the regulation of biofuel production and distribution in this state.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Record vote
HB 3643	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to a franchise tax credit for the production of carbon-free hydrogen.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3909	80-0 (2007)	Author: Burnam, Lon	Relating to requiring a preference for the use of less-polluting electric generating facilities.	House: Regulated Industries	Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3929	80-0 (2007)	Author: Crownover, Myra Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the funding of the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Not again placed on intent calendar
HJR 93	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren \| et. al.	Proposing constitutional amendments authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of carbon-free hydrogen energy and for clean energy projects.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HR 2797	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.		Filed
HR 2851	80-0 (2007)	Author: Swinford, David	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.		Reported enrolled
SB 357	80-0 (2007)	Author: Jackson, Mike Sponsor: Swinford, David	Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to encourage the construction of facilities that generate electric energy with certain types of agricultural residues, waste, debris, or crops.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 504	80-0 (2007)	Author: Wentworth, Jeff	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee
SB 1337	80-0 (2007)	Author: Estes, Craig	Relating to incentives for biofuel production, distribution, and use in this state.	Senate: Natural Resources	Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 1607	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real and tangible personal property used for the production, storage, distribution, or wholesale or retail sale of carbon-free hydrogen.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1608	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to certain tax exemptions to promote sales and use of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles in this state.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1609	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to the operation of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles.	Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1610	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to a loan program for businesses that expand the use of or manufacture, store, distribute, or sell carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1611	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for the production of carbon-free hydrogen.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1612	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to programs, incentives, and tax exemptions to encourage the use, manufacture, storage, distribution, or sale of carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee
SB 1936	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to exempting fuel ethanol blended with gasoline from the motor fuels tax.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee
SJR 53	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage the use of carbon-free hydrogen energy.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee
SR 1176	80-0 (2007)	Author: Jackson, Mike	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.		Reported enrolled
HB 161	79-0 (2005)	Author: McCall, Brian \| et. al.	Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 2467	79-0 (2005)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the elimination of certain alternative fuels programs of this state.	House: Energy Resources	Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3286	79-0 (2005)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to enabling the use of biofuels (ethanol and biodiesel) in Texas.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3290	79-0 (2005)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to enabling the use of fuel ethanol and biodiesel in Texas.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 3469	79-0 (2005)	Author: Hochberg, Scott Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to the establishment of a program to provide grants to be used to reduce emissions of diesel exhaust from school buses and to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan to fund the program.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
SB 1032	79-0 (2005)	Author: Ellis, Rodney Sponsor: Swinford, David	Relating to the elimination of certain alternative fuels programs of this state.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1102	79-0 (2005)	Author: Jackson, Mike \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to farmers and diverters who provide agricultural biomass to facilities that convert biomass to electrical energy.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
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
SB 1548	79-0 (2005)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al. Sponsor: West, George	Relating to hydrogen-fueled vehicles and refueling stations.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1658	79-0 (2005)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to enabling the use of biofuels in Texas.	Senate: Natural Resources	Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 666	78-0 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to value-added processing of agricultural goods into fuel ethanol and biodiesel and the fuel ethanol and biodiesel incentive program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 777	78-0 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David \| et. al.	Relating to value-added processing of agricultural goods into fuel ethanol and biodiesel and the fuel ethanol and biodiesel incentive program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Considered in Calendars
HB 1192	78-0 (2003)	Author: West, George Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the purchase of vehicles using alternative fuels by the Railroad Commission of Texas.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
HB 1616	78-0 (2003)	Author: Farabee, David \| et. al.	Relating to state energy conservation office cooperation with federal programs related to research on and development and demonstration of fuel cells.	House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 2414	78-0 (2003)	Author: McCall, Brian	Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
HB 2742	78-0 (2003)	Author: Jones, Jesse	Relating to incineration of hazardous waste as fuel in cement plants.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HR 1772	78-0 (2003)	Author: Garza, Timoteo	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1952.		1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 1039	78-0 (2003)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to fuel cell demonstration and deployment for electric generation.	House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce	Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1381	78-0 (2003)	Author: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to the accelerating the commercialization of the fuel cell industry in Texas, through a statewide demonstration incentive program, a temporary tax exemption, leveraging federal funds, coordination of research and development, and market analysis.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1952	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney Sponsor: 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
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
HB 15	78-3 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to fuel savings for state agencies.	House: Government Reform	Referred to Government Reform
HB 16	78-3 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to financing certain capital expenditures of state agencies with savings from utility cost savings contracts.	House: Government Reform	Referred to Government Reform
HB 43	78-3 (2003)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to exempting private institutions of higher education from certain fees charged for programs or facilities for the control of excess or storm water.	House: Local Government Ways and Means	Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
SB 2	78-3 (2003)	Author: Ogden, Steve	Relating to the organization, board membership, and functions of certain governmental agencies and to the transfer of certain functions to other governmental agencies.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee
HB 788	77-0 (2001)	Author: Swinford, David \| et. al.	Relating to a study of certain effects of fuel ethanol and biodiesel production in this state.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
HB 802	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hope, Ruben \| et. al.	Relating to incentives for the sale, purchase, or use of certain vehicles.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 1932	77-0 (2001)	Author: Elkins, Gary	Relating to tax incentives for the sale, purchase, or use of certain clean-fuel vehicles and other motorized equipment.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2649	77-0 (2001)	Author: Capelo, Jaime \| et. al. Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to prohibiting the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission from imposing controls more stringent than federal controls on motor fuel content.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2819	77-0 (2001)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to a prohibition on the sale of gasoline containing methyl tertiary butyl ether and a requirement for the substitution of gasoline containing ethanol for use in certain nonattainment areas.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
HB 2841	77-0 (2001)	Author: Wolens, Steven	Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan; providing a penalty.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2845	77-0 (2001)	Author: Danburg, Debra Sponsor: 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
HB 3284	77-0 (2001)	Author: Hope, Ruben	Relating to emissions requirements for certain motor vehicles in a fleet.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3415	77-0 (2001)	Author: McClendon, Ruth Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo	Relating to the development and use of landfill gas for state energy and environmental purposes.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/01
SB 5	77-0 (2001)	Author: Brown, J. E. \| et. al. Sponsor: Wolens, Steven	Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/01
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
HB 2567	76-0 (1999)	Author: Cuellar, Henry	Relating to incentives for the use of clean-burning alternative motor fuels and motor vehicles propelled by alternative motor fuels.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 43	70-0 (1987)	Author: Horn, Jim Sponsor: Brown, J.E.	Relating to the sale of certain mixtures of gasoline and alcohol; providing penalties.	House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources	Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
HB 1267	69-0 (1985)	Author: Horn, Jim	Relating to the sale of certain mixtures of gasoline and alcohol; providing penalties.	House: Energy	Referred to Energy
HB 1717	69-0 (1985)	Author: Horn, Jim Sponsor: Brown, J.E.	Relating to the sale of certain mixtures of gasoline and alcohol; providing penalties.	House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1756	69-0 (1985)	Author: Saunders, Robert	Relating to gasoline tax credits for sales and uses of gasoline and alcohol mixtures.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1950	69-0 (1985)	Author: Gibson, Bruce	Relating to the taxation of gasoline and alcohol mixtures.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to subcommittee
HCR 173	69-0 (1985)	Author: Adkisson, Tommy Sponsor: Lyon, Ted	Requesting Congress to extend renewable energy and conservation tax incentives.	House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources	Signed by the Governor
SB 83	69-0 (1985)	Author: Williams, Lindon	Relating to the qualifications of alcohol and gasoline mixtures for credits under the motor fuel tax.	Senate: Finance	Referred to subcommittee
SB 981	69-0 (1985)	Author: Harris, O.H.	Relating to gasoline tax credits for sales and uses of gasoline and alcohol mixtures.	Senate: Finance	Referred to subcommittee
SCR 148	69-0 (1985)	Author: Lyon, Ted	Requesting Congress to extend renewable energy and conservation tax incentives.	Senate: Natural Resources	Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 38	69-2 (1986)	Author: Horn, Jim	Relating to tax credits for the sale or use of mixtures of motor fuel and alcohol.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 39	69-2 (1986)	Author: Horn, Jim	Relating to tax credits for the sale or use of mixtures of motor fuel and alcohol.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 75	69-2 (1986)	Author: Horn, Jim	Relating to the transfer of the amount of tax credits allowed on the sale of gasohol.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 35	69-2 (1986)	Author: Montford, John	Relating to the transfer of tax credits allowed on the sale of gasohol.	Senate: Finance	No action taken in committee
HB 11	69-3 (1986)	Author: Horn, Jim Sponsor: Montford, John	Relating to credits for the sale of gasoline and alcohol mixtures and to the transfer of certain funds equal to the amount of those credits.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Tagged in committee
SB 29	69-3 (1986)	Author: Montford, John Sponsor: Harrison, Dudley	Relating to tax credits allowed on the sale of certain mixtures of gasoline and alcohol.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective immediately
HB 1956	68-0 (1983)	Author: Horn, Jim Sponsor: Henderson, Don	Relating to the sale of certain mixtures of gasoline and alcohol; providing penalties.	House: Energy Senate: Economic Development	No action taken
HB 2436	68-0 (1983)	Author: Schlueter, Stan Sponsor: Jones, Grant	Relating to the exemption from motor fuels tax for gasoline and alcohol mixtures.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective immediately
SB 1436	68-0 (1983)	Author: Jones, Grant	Relating to the exemption from the motor fuels tax for gasoline and alcohol mixtures.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Committee on Finance
SR 563	68-0 (1983)	Author: Santiesteban, H.	Directing the Senate Committee on Natural Resources to conduct an interim study relating to water, renewable energy resources and waste disposal.	Senate: Natural Resources
SCR 25	68-2 (1984)	Author: Parmer, Hugh	Directing the Public Utility Commission to take action to resolve all pending issues relating to the encouragement of small power production, with particular emphasis on renewable forms of energy.	Senate: Administration, Special	Referred to Committee on Administration
HB 24	67-0 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan Sponsor: Sarpalius, Bill	Relating to the taxation of certain motor fuels containing ethyl alcohol.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources	Consideration postponed
HB 25	67-0 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to an appropriation for loans to establish plants to make fuel from renewable energy resources.	House: Appropriations	Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 26	67-0 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Making an appropriation to the Texas Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Councl for research and development of agriculturally derived fuels.	House: Appropriations	Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 135	67-0 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the regulation of alcohol fuels and certain alcohol-producing equipment and to the coordination of activities and information relative to alcohol fuels.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Coauthor authorized
HB 136	67-0 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the use of alcohol fuels in state vehicles.	House: Energy Resources	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 146	67-0 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the manufacture of alcohol for fuel and other nonbeverage purposes.	House: Liquor Regulation	Coauthor authorized
HB 686	67-0 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to a program to research, develop and demonstrate the conversion of cellulose to alcohol.	House: Energy Resources	Coauthor authorized
HB 814	67-0 (1981)	Author: Keese, Bill	Relating to planning for and developing and regulating the use of renewable energy.	House: Energy Resources	Coauthor authorized
HB 815	67-0 (1981)	Author: Keese, Bill	Relating to the taxation of certain motor fuel containing ethyl alcohol.	House: Ways & Means	Coauthor authorized
HB 816	67-0 (1981)	Author: Keese, Bill	Relating to the regulation of alcohol fuels and certain alcohol-producing equipment and to the coordination of activities and information relative to alcohol fuels.	House: Agriculture & Livestock	Coauthor authorized
HB 884	67-0 (1981)	Author: Whaley, Foster	Relating to the refund of certain motor fuel taxes paid on gasoline containing alcohol.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1054	67-0 (1981)	Author: Coody, Bill Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.	Relating to transferring the authority to issue permit to manufacture industrial alcohol from the Alcoholic Beverage Commission to the Railroad Commission.	House: Liquor Regulation Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2025	67-0 (1981)	Author: Presnal, Bill	Relating to a research, development, and demonstration program to facilitate the production and use of Texas deep basin lignite.	House: Energy Resources	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2026	67-0 (1981)	Author: Presnal, Bill	Relating to a program to demonstrate fluidized bed combustion of lignite.	House: Energy Resources	Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 2285	67-0 (1981)	Author: Keese, Bill	Relating to renewable energy and conservation programs by the public utility commission.	House: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
SB 92	67-0 (1981)	Author: Vale, Bob	Relating to the taxation of certain motor fuel containing alcohol.	Senate: Finance	Referred to subcommittee
SB 228	67-0 (1981)	Author: Sarpalius, Bill Sponsor: Keese, Bill	Relating to the regulation of alcohol fuels and certain alcohol-producing equipment, to coordination of activities and information relative to agriculturally derived fuels and alcohol fuels and to certain powers and duties of the Commissioner of Agriculture; providing enforcement procedures; authorizing appropriations; providing a penalty.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 233	67-0 (1981)	Author: Short, E.L. Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan	Relating to a program to research, develop and demonstrate the conversion of cellulose to alcohol; relating to the Energy Development Fund.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 252	67-0 (1981)	Author: Meier, Bill	Relating to the taxation of certain motor fuels containing ethyl alcohol.	Senate: Finance	Referred to subcommittee
SB 365	67-0 (1981)	Author: Vale, Bob Sponsor: Bush, Bob	Relating to the manufacture of alcohol for fuel and other nonbeverage purposes and to permits and fees.	House: Liquor Regulation Senate: State Affairs	Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 398	67-0 (1981)	Author: Traeger, John	Relating to a research and development program for agriculturally derived fuels.	Senate: Natural Resources	Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 400	67-0 (1981)	Author: Traeger, John	Relating to manufacture of alcohol for fuel and other nonbeverage purposes.	Senate: State Affairs	Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 417	67-0 (1981)	Author: McKnight, Peyton	Relating to the Engery Development Fund and to a program to demonstrate fluidized bed combustion of Texas lignite.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
SB 1192	67-0 (1981)	Author: Mengden, Walter	Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to geothermal energy devices and wood-burning stoves.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Committee on Finance
SCR 30	67-0 (1981)	Author: McKnight, Peyton	Directing state agencies to expedite regulations and licensing of synthetic fuel projects.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 44	67-1 (1981)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the taxation of certain motor fuels containing ethyl alcohol.	House: Ways & Means	Coauthor authorized
SB 14	67-1 (1981)	Author: Sarpalius, Bill Sponsor: Kubiak, Dan	Relating to the conservation of the mineral resources of this state; relating to the creation of a Gasoline and Alcohol Mixture Fund; providing for necessary transfers to such fund; providing for credits and payments with respect to the sale of the mixture of gasoline and alcohol.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 142	66-0 (1979)	Author: Keese, Bill	Relating to the taxation of certain motor fuel containing alcohol.	House: Ways & Means	Coauthor authorized
HB 564	66-0 (1979)	Author: Elizondo, Paul	Relating to exemption of solar and wind-powered energy devices from ad valorem taxation.	House: Ways & Means	Reported from subcommittee with no recommendation
HB 1229	66-0 (1979)	Author: Keese, Bill	Relating to exemption of solar and wind-powered energy devices from ad valorem taxation.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 1490	66-0 (1979)	Author: Hanna, Joe Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"	Relating to the regulation of geopressured geothermal energy resources.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1501	66-0 (1979)	Author: Keese, Bill	Relating to solar and wind energy and their uses.	House: Energy Resources	Referred to subcommittee
HB 1712	66-0 (1979)	Author: Elizondo, Paul	Relating to solar, wind, geothermal, and alternate engergy fund and to the imposition, collection, administration, civil and criminal enforcement, and dedication of taxes on certain natural resources.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 1803	66-0 (1979)	Author: Kubiak, Dan Sponsor: Longoria, Raul	Relating to state loans for the establishment of plants to manufacture fuel from renewable energy resources.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 1935	66-0 (1979)	Author: Keese, Bill	Relating to the use of solid waste as fuel for electric utility plants.	House: Energy Resources	Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1986	66-0 (1979)	Author: Keese, Bill Sponsor: Longoria, Raul	Relating to the manufacture of alcohol.	House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately
HB 2068	66-0 (1979)	Author: Keese, Bill	Relating to the manufacture of alcohol for fuel, industrial uses, and exportation from the state.	House: Liquor Regulation	Coauthor authorized
HJR 90	66-0 (1979)	Author: Kubiak, Dan	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to state loans for the development of plants to manufacture fuels and other products from renewable engergy resources.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 204	66-0 (1979)	Author: Vale, Bob Sponsor: Elizondo, Paul	Relating to exemption of solar and wind-powered energy devices from ad valorem taxation.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
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
SB 643	66-0 (1979)	Author: Price, Bob Sponsor: Jackson, Lee	Relating to the taxation of certain motor fuel containing alcohol.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources	Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 644	66-0 (1979)	Author: Price, Bob	Relating to a program for construction of plants or facilities for the production, storage, and marketing of alcohol for use by vehicles and internal combustion engines; giving the Texas Energy Advisory Council certain authority; providing for participation by qualifying cities, counties, corporations, partnerships, or individuals; providing for financing.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 645	66-0 (1979)	Author: Price, Bob	Relating to the creation, construction, establishment, and administration of the Texas Gasohol Pilot Plant; prescribing powers and duties of the Texas Energy Advisory Council regarding the plant and the alcohol produced; authorizing appropriations.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
SB 793	66-0 (1979)	Author: Vale, Bob	Relating to certain tax exemptions for geothermal energy devices.	Senate: Finance	Coauthor authorized
SB 794	66-0 (1979)	Author: Vale, Bob	Providing legislation to encourage the use of solar and wind energy; relating to solar easements; providing for penalties.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Committee on Energy Resources
SB 795	66-0 (1979)	Author: Vale, Bob	Relating to a taxation of certain motor fuels containing alcohol.	Senate: Natural Resources	Laid on the table subject to call
SB 796	66-0 (1979)	Author: Vale, Bob	Relating to solar, wind, geothermal, and alternate energy fund and to the imposition, collection, administration, civil and criminal enforcement, and dedication of taxes on certain natural resources.	Senate: Finance	Coauthor authorized
SB 923	66-0 (1979)	Author: Longoria, Raul	Relating to the manufacture of alcohol for fuel, industrial uses, and exportation from the state.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to subcommittee
SB 988	66-0 (1979)	Author: Price, Bob	Relating to the manufacture of alcohol for fuel purposes.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 1001	66-0 (1979)	Author: Clower, Ron	Relating to tax exemption for sales, uses, and costs for certain wind-powered or automatic devices, insulation, and insulating materials.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Committee on Finance
SJR 43	66-0 (1979)	Author: Vale, Bob	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the solar, wind, geothermal and alternative energy fund and providing for allocation of revenue to the fund.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Committee on Finance
SJR 44	66-0 (1979)	Author: Vale, Bob	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt geothermal energy devices from property taxation.	Senate: Finance	Coauthor authorized
HB 1799	65-0 (1977)	Author: Kubiak, Dan Sponsor: Sherman, Max	Relating to the creation and administration of an Energy Development Fund to support research in and development of alternative energy sources and making an appropriation to the fund.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1895	65-0 (1977)	Author: Keese, Bill	Relating to sales tax exemptions for sales, uses, costs for certain wind-powered or automatic devices, insulation, and insulating materials.	House: Ways & Means	Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HJR 63	65-0 (1977)	Author: Vale, Bob	Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to authorize the legislature to exempt from taxation solar or wind-powered energy devices.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HJR 109	65-0 (1977)	Author: Wilson, John	Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to authorize the legislature to provide by law for energy bond guaranties and to pledge the credit of the state to those guananties.	House: Constitutional Amendments	Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HR 24	65-0 (1977)	Author: Weddington, Sarah	Requesting state departments, agencies, colleges, and universities to encourage demonstration projects and feasibility studies making use of alternate energy sources.	House: State Affairs
SB 176	65-0 (1977)	Author: Clower, Ron	Relating to exempting from the sales and use tax wind-powered energy devices and certain insulation.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Committee on Finance
SJR 53	65-0 (1977)	Author: Hance, Kent Sponsor: Vale, Bob	To authorize the legislature to exempt from taxation solar or wind-powered energy devices.	House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Finance	Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 1162	64-0 (1975)	Author: Slack, Richard C.	Relating to the development, production, and distribution of geothermal energy resources.	House: Energy Resources	Reported from committee with substitute
SB 685	64-0 (1975)	Author: McKinnon, Mike Sponsor: Slack, Richard C.	Relating to the exploration, development, and production of geothermal energy and associated resources.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
SR 644	63-0 (1973)	Author: Ogg, Jack	Requesting the Energy Crisis Council of Texas to study vehicle fuel priorities.

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