HB 10 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 11 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the preparedness for extreme weather emergencies of facilities that provide electricity service; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 12 87-0 (2021)
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system and to notice to elected officials of a widespread power, water, or natural gas outage or emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 13 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Disaster Reliability Council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 14 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the creation of the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Security and Mapping Committee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 16 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the regulation of certain retail electric products.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 37 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 425 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the use of the universal service fund for the provision of broadband service in underserved rural areas.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 685 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a critical care protection program for veterinarian electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 837 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the construction of a meteorological tower near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1435 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1505 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to attachments for broadband service on utility poles owned by an electric cooperative and establishing and funding a pole replacement program for deployment of certain broadband facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain electricity service providers to major weather-related events or other natural disasters; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain extraordinary costs incurred by certain gas utilities relating to Winter Storm Uri and a study of measures to mitigate similar future costs; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and assessments.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 1672 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1731 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1842 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a requirement that operators of wind power facilities post signs with certain identifying information.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1860 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1873 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the extension of water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities at the request of a developer.
House: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 1949 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1951 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to electricity pricing rules and operating procedures that eliminate or compensate for market distortion caused by certain federal tax credits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 2015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2050 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to energy emergency alerts and notifications in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2165 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a surcharge.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a landowner petition to partition and transfer a geographic portion of a service area of an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2354 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization to ensure access, reliability, adequacy, production, and market information of the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 2372 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the governing body and employees of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2467 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the governing body and executive management team of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2472 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing gas or electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2483 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to utility facilities for restoring electric service after a widespread power outage.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2506 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2526 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding grid resilience and emergency response in electric power generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2529 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the membership of the governing body of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to certifying the Railroad Commission of Texas as the independent organization for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an annual audit of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ownership and use of mobile batteries to restore electric service after a natural disaster in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2604 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the exclusion of school facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2630 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the governing body and corporate officers of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2638 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to periods of customer curtailment for multifamily properties during rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2639 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the interconnection of electric transmission service facilities with the United Mexican States.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2653 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the review date under the Texas Sunset Act for the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2657 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2661 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2667 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to universal service fund assistance to high cost rural areas and the uniform charge that funds the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prevention of power blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the election of commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to strategic communication between the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2763 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the exclusion of broadcasting facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2775 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2786 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to load shedding participation for certain customers during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2796 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2799 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the election of one commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to variable rate plans offered by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to electric reliability standards adopted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2818 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2820 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2828 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the provision of onetime cash payments to certain electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to periods of customer curtailment during rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2839 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the election of commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2849 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities that provide electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2861 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain medical facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2979 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to backup power supply requirements for certain critical facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2991 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3020 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to increasing the administrative penalty for a violation of certain reliability standards concerning electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the membership and meetings of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3038 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to deployment of information technology and electric distribution system upgrades to more equitably distribute rolling blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the generation of electricity in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3062 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing the system benefit account and programs for providing assistance to certain low-income, ill, and disabled electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to procedural requirements for the review of a contractual rate charged for the furnishing of raw or treated water or water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the required procurement of an alternative power supply for certain power generation facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the name and governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the failures of electricity providers during the February 2021 winter storm.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3177 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3179 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to eligibility criteria regarding commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the provision of electricity service in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to variable rate plans offered by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3371 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency operations and weatherization plans prepared by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3384 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to a standard application for new customers of retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3386 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to a statewide requirement for natural gas generating capacity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the composition of the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to electricity service in this state; imposing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3473 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the exclusion of grocery stores from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to water utilities inside the boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3494 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to variable rate plans offered by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3593 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the generation of electricity using a wind-powered generation facility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of natural gas and electric services in this state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the exclusion of retail facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3699 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding smart meter communication networks.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3700 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to certain calculations made for load shedding in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3716 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the provision of electric service during extreme weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 3915 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the designation of certain premises as critical load premises for electric service.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3916 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the interconnection and operation of certain distributed electric generation facilities for the food supply chain.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3936 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the governing body and corporate officers of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3937 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to requiring an emergency operation plan for continued treatment of patients in an end stage renal disease facility in the event of a disaster and the prioritization of power restoration for those facilities during certain disasters.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 4147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of rates for water sales and the provision of wholesale water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4167 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an office of the inspector general at the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the development by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of physical security and cybersecurity practices for certain utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding a plan to protect water treatment facilities from catastrophe.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an annual regional electric network overview produced by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual report on water treatment facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the target planning reserve margin for ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the organization and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring the implementation of electric utilities' emergency operations plans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4323 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the development of a plan to reregulate the electric market in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to distributed renewable generation and energy storage resources.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4373 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the universal service fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to regulation of ownership and control of installed electric generation capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4378 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the supply of power and the financial stability of the competitive wholesale and retail electricity markets.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4393 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to disaster relief and recovery.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4430 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the establishment of a power generation resiliency loan program administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to statewide requirements for electric energy storage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4466 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the responsibility for ancillary services costs incurred for the operation of intermittent wind and solar resources.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to restoring electric service to certain vulnerable customers after a power outage.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to financing certain costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to cost recovery for costs arising from the interconnection of certain electric generation facilities with the ERCOT transmission system.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to set wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4542 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to municipally owned utilities in ERCOT accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to customer disclaimers by billing utilities and the creation of a statewide alert system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4559 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the load shed protocols within the ERCOT power region; authorizing a study.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of the Public Utility Counsel, and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to money used in and the continuation of the system benefit fund
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of the broadband office within the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the establishment of a broadband service investment grant program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 170 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to customer choice for certain municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
SB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers of a municipality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 618 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization to ensure access, reliability, adequacy, production, and market information of the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the winterization and emergency preparedness for electric utilities, power generation companies, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 829 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 830 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 835 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 845 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment and enforcement of weatherization standards by the Public Utilities Commission for electric utilities, transmission and distribution utilities, electric cooperatives, municipally owned utilities, and generation providers; establishing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 857 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the election of commissioners on the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a power outage alert system and a study on a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to reports by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
SB 997 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Harris, Cody
Relating to procedural requirements for the review of a contractual rate charged for the furnishing of raw or treated water or water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the applicability of certain utility provisions to a vehicle charging service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an annual audit of the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1278 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the responsibility for ancillary services costs incurred for the operation of intermittent generation resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1279 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of certain retail electric products.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to a reliability assessment of the ERCOT power grid and certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1282 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to cost recovery for costs arising from the interconnection of certain electric generation facilities with the ERCOT transmission system.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 1325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1352 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1396 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to end stage renal disease center response to natural and manmade disasters and other emergency conditions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1443 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to restoring electric service to certain vulnerable customers after a power outage and customer communication.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the participation of distributed energy resources in the ERCOT market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 1488 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of bulk-power system equipment by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1593 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ensuring system reliability of electricity generation through use of a compliance monitor and an enforcement division of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1624 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to rates charged for wholesale or retail electric service; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1719 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to appellate jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission regarding certain water or sewer utility fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the equalization for road use by and public charging infrastructure for alternatively fueled vehicles; authorizing a fee and a surcharge.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Returned to Calendars Committee
SB 1749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the eligibility and designation of certain gas entities and gas facilities as critical during an energy emergency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to extreme weather preparedness of critical electric and natural gas infrastructure; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authorization of dual certification of convenience and necessity for water and sewer service in incorporated or annexed areas.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain utilities to major weather-related events or natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the weather preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the continued treatment and safety of end stage renal disease facility patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to imposing a tax on the value of tax preferences received by wind and solar electric generators.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1999 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the exclusion of broadcasting facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, with the assistance of the Railroad Commission of Texas, to take action to ensure that natural gas is available to supply power generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2052 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of electricity service in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prevention of and response to blackout conditions in the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to electricity supplied to certain water facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the provision of electricity service in this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 2114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 2142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to correcting the prices of wholesale power and ancillary services sold in the ERCOT market during a certain period.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 2199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 2227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SR 342 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Urging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to significantly reduce the high system-wide offer cap and evaluate changes to the market structure.
Reported enrolled
HB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
HB 50 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Filed
HB 112 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Filed
HB 131 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to set wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during a state of disaster.
Filed
HB 132 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the target planning reserve margin for ERCOT.
Filed
HB 161 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
Filed
HB 218 87-1 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to electricity pricing rules and operating procedures that eliminate or compensate for market distortion caused by certain federal tax credits.
Filed
HB 275 87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 277 87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 279 87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
SB 73 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to universal service fund assistance to high cost rural areas and the uniform charge that funds the universal service fund.
Filed
HB 67 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Filed
HB 68 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
Filed
HB 69 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Filed
HB 181 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
HB 228 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
HB 229 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 230 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to accessing transmission service and power at wholesale outside of the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 232 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.
Filed
HB 57 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
HB 59 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities.
Filed
HB 63 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
Filed
HB 64 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to interconnection of transmission facilities in ERCOT with transmission facilities outside of ERCOT.
Filed
HB 97 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
HB 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to information on projected changes in weather and water availability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to notice of a scheduled disconnection of water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 669 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the use of the universal service fund for the provision of broadband service in underserved rural areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 853 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks by certain non-ERCOT utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of rates for certain non-ERCOT utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to a website operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas that enables customers to choose retail electric service plans and providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to repairs to be completed by telecommunications utility providers during a state declared disaster.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water and sewer utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain low-income customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the sale of electric power to and the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts of electric power for certain public customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1587 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of certain classes of retail public water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1826 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2011 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the affordability of electric power for certain public retail customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by river authorities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2128 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a surcharge on certain telecommunications services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the registration and regulation of customer choice consultants by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to public awareness of utility payment assistance programs and consumer rights during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to procedures for imposing certain administrative penalties or disgorgement orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sale of electric power to certain public customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2320 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to services provided during and following a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2422 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the coordination of certain broadband projects by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the broadband office within the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the establishment of a broadband service investment grant program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2553 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2829 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to procedures for imposing certain administrative penalties or disgorgement orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to a study of potential rules, procedures, and protocols to eliminate or compensate for market distortion caused by certain federal tax credits.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requirements for adding a dwelling unit that has individual unit metering to an electric service plan; imposing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of water and sewer services by certain retail public utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3639 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to establishing reporting requirements for telecommunications service providers regarding service interruptions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions and establishing reporting requirements.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3645 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the registration and regulation of brokers by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3867 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of facilities for the transmission of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4054 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a landowner petition to partition and transfer a geographic portion of a service area of an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to safety and inspection requirements for certain utilities that provide electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to providing services for or acquiring certain water utilities and establishing related rates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to nonsubmetered billing for water or wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 4254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to reporting on the provision of water and sewer services by certain utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4553 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the certificate of convenience and need decertification.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HCR 184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1397.
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 454 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks by certain non-ERCOT utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and to the operations of certain other entities performing functions associated with the department.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 627 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of rates for certain non-ERCOT utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1098 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to rates for electricity charged by certain municipally owned utilities and to the use of revenue from the rates.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of the broadband office within the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the establishment of a broadband investment grant program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the coordination of certain broadband projects by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1358 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to procedures for imposing certain administrative penalties or disgorgement orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to requirements for maintaining and decommissioning certain wind-powered generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1497 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the registration and regulation of brokers by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water and sewer utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain low-income customers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the valuation of a retail public utility or its facilities as part of a voluntary acquisition.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1925 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1938 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of facilities for the transmission of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to use of electric energy storage facilities in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sale of electric power to certain public customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to metering and billing requirements for certain apartment houses, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicles.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a study of the elimination of the effects of federal renewable energy subsidies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to safety and inspection reporting requirements for certain utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 294 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to appointment of a receiver for a water or sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 963 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to notice of bill payment assistance programs for certain electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain elderly customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1228 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies; decreasing the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1460 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to electricity service provided by municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1461 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the partition and transfer of a geographic portion of service area certificate of convenience and necessity by municipally owned electric utility systems.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1665 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the regulation of cross-border electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1964 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the authority and liability of owners and managers of apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and multiple use facilities in charging tenants for submetered and nonsubmetered master metered water and wastewater services.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to identify customers who may be eligible for bill payment assistance programs.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2346 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to exempting certain customers from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipal fees charged to public school districts for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2370 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the participation of deregulated telecommunications companies in the lifeline program.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain non-ERCOT areas.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2576 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to studies by the Public Utility Commission of Texas analyzing electric rates.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2659 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural incumbent local exchange companies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2910 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to electric rates imposed on residential customers by certain electric utilities in the ERCOT region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2944 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to standards used by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to evaluate proposed routes of a transmission project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certain places of worship.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4012 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to notice of a scheduled disconnection of water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to adjustments to universal service plan support for small and rural incumbent local exchange companies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 83 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to protection of energy critical infrastructure from electromagnetic, geomagnetic, physical, and cyber-attack threats.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 586 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural incumbent local exchange companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 735 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to periodic rate adjustment by and to certain transactions involving electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 873 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the authority and liability of owners and managers of apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and multiple use facilities in charging tenants for submetered and nonsubmetered master metered water and wastewater services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1003 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the participation of deregulated telecommunications companies in the lifeline program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the revocation of certain water utilities' certificate of public convenience and necessity for major rules violations.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain non-ERCOT areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1476 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to eligibility for support from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1510 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certain places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1712 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the elimination of certain charges and programs associated with the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1920 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to electric industry market power rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to benefit programs provided by retail electric providers and certificated telecommunications utilities for low-income customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1985 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
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 7 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain taxes, assessments, surcharges, and fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 489 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to customer protections related to smart thermostat services marketing and contracts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 911 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an annual report of residential electric customer complaints.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to extending the period over which the balance of the system benefit fund is to be eliminated.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1535 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to rates of and certificates of convenience and necessity for certain non-ERCOT electric utilities; authorizing a surcharge.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1768 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the use of the universal service fund to provide Internet service to certain persons with an impairment of hearing.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2031 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the diversion, treatment, and use of marine seawater and the discharge of treated marine seawater and waste resulting from the desalination of marine seawater; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2080 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation and implementation of a greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2253 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on retail electric service minimum usage fees and usage credits.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2256 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the rates and services of certain gas utilities, propane distribution system retailers, and submetering from the Railroad Commission of Texas to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2284 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the revocation of certain water utilities' certificate of public convenience and necessity for major rules violations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a studies on the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2551 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the evaluation of the reduction of emissions of air contaminants achieved from certain programs.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2561 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the allocation of congestion rents in the ERCOT wholesale market.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2563 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to persons who solicit customers on behalf of a retail electric provider; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2650 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to regulate any entity that holds itself out as a telephone service provider.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2796 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of certain telecommunications providers to commit to making infrastructure and network improvements in exchange for support from the universal service fund; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2852 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to municipal fees charged to public school districts for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the authority and obligations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3127 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of certain telecommunications providers to commit to making infrastructure and network improvements in exchange for support from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3207 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to approve certain payments by municipally owned utilities for transmission facilities in lieu of ad valorem taxes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3343 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3440 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to eligibility of certain rural companies for support from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3552 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid, making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3801 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3953 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to seawater desalination projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 77 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the methods of recovery of stranded environmental compliance costs by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 734 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the setting of annual interest rates for utility deposits by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 774 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to studies on the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 776 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the operations of a municipally owned utility or municipal power agency; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 777 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to restrict participation in the retail electric market for significant violations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
SB 841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to rates of and certificates of convenience and necessity for certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 931 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the goal for renewable energy and competitive renewable energy zones.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
SB 932 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 933 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to review transmission interconnections that enable imports or exports from the ERCOT power grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1148 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain statutorily dedicated fees and assessments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1284 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1398 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas on securing critical infrastructure from electromagnetic, geomagnetic, terrorist, and cyber-attack threats.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 1526 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the revocation of certain water utilities' certificate of public convenience and necessity for major rules violations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority and obligation of this state to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1840 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to standards for the Public Utility Commission of Texas to grant or deny certain certificates of convenience and necessity.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority and obligations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 7 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain statutorily dedicated fees and assessments; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 303 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 378 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the system benefit fund fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 550 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers; lowering the amount of a fee; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1307 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1363 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certain required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 1570 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the determination of the amount of energy available for sale from a clean energy project to a wholesale power purchaser.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the rates for water service, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1963 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the election of a commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2026 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2194 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to demand-side electric energy resources in the competitive electric market.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2196 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to compensation for surplus electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2391 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the regulation of certain telecommunications services markets and rates.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2805 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2835 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to monthly support received from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2920 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the consideration of adequate alternatives to resolve transmission constraints.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3080 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to a study on the feasibility of creating a program to provide discounts on Internet access to individuals who are eligible for lifeline telephone services.
House: Technology
Referred to Technology
HB 3147 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the degree to which power generation facilities consume or adversely impact water in this state.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3166 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to implement a temporary price cap in certain situations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3384 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the eligibility for and distributions of universal service funds.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3583 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to renewable energy technology capable of serving peak demand.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3590 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter on the customer's property.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to electric reliability standards adopted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3857 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 78 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of advanced meters and the interconnection of ERCOT with another grid; requiring a study on the health effects of advanced meters; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 259 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to telecommunications services and markets.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the system benefit fund fee.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 326 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 488 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to discounted utility rates for public educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 494 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the sources of funding for the universal service fund; authorizing a change in fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 512 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the specialized telecommunications assistance program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 567 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 583 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to eligibility for support from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 601 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the availability of certain payment plans for residential electric customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to retail electric provider customer choice information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
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
SB 809 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to Public Utility Commission of Texas consideration of the rates for certain equalization surcharges and emergency service fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 981 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1139 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the exclusion of hospital facilities from a rolling blackout.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1257 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a settlement in a contested case involving an integrated utility operating outside of ERCOT in areas of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1279 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to cost recovery for certain demand-side electric energy resources in the competitive electric market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1351 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to demand-side electric energy resources in the competitive electric market.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1472 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to information that must be included on prepaid calling cards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1478 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the satisfaction of annual renewable energy requirements by certain utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1551 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the provision of affordable housing and other services in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1655 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Public Utility Commission of Texas to direct the comptroller to return the unappropriated balance of the system benefit fund to retail electric customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 55 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating money from the system benefit fund for the purpose of returning system benefit fund fees to retail electric customers.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
HB 58 83-2 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to customer protections related to smart thermostat services marketing and contracts.
Filed
HB 30 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the disconnection of retail electric service on certain days of the week.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 211 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 225 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 340 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generator.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 519 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the application of certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities to certain schools and nonprofit athletic or sports associations.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 540 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the allocation of the value of certain federal allowances for carbon dioxide emissions granted to certain electric or gas utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 774 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
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
HB 971 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to electric transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 977 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1006 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities offer a standard retail service package on a standard form with standard terms to a customer.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1064 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain customers from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the procedures by which certain small water and sewer utilities may change rates.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1302 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission to consolidate the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 1421 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the classification, use, and regulation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1509 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to notice of the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1578 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to energy aggregation by state agencies.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
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
HB 1815 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to competition in the electric utility market of certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1965 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1986 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas' authority to disgorge revenue obtained as a result of certain violations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2134 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2222 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to regulation of electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2264 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to net metering for public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 2295 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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
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
HB 2603 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the distribution of universal service funds to certain small and rural local exchange companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2616 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communications contracts.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2620 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to communications services and markets.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2621 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to deregulation of certain telecommunications markets and companies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2622 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the elimination of certain tariff filing requirements for telecommunications providers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2680 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the procedure for certain small local exchange companies to propose to offer certain services or to make a minor change in a rate or tariff.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
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
HB 2710 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to cable attachments to electric facilities of electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2762 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to continuity of retail electric service during the pendency of an appeal of an order revoking the license of a retail electric provider.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2766 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the use of energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2798 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2841 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to protect telecommunications network integrity from unauthorized or uncompensated use.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2870 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2916 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the administration of certain housing and energy assistance programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2961 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a program for the development of solar energy industry in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3126 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to priorities for restoration of electric service following an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3200 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3205 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter installed.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to loans for energy improvements.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3262 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the procedure for interconnecting small-scale commercial renewable generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3532 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3558 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to information used by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to settle or resettle a market participant's load or certain trade days.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3638 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to telecommunications and the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3668 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3669 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the funding for and user friendliness of the website operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to provide information regarding the power to choose retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3853 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a gas or electric corporation to use certain land to construct or operate a transmission line.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 2518 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1087.
Reported enrolled
SB 69 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 94 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale of electric energy produced by distributed renewable generation owners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 319 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 330 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
SB 365 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 424 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 492 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a distributed solar generation incentive program.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 497 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 652 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 661 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions, as applicable, of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Point of order sustained
SB 712 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the administration of the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 713 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the procedure for certain small local exchange companies to propose to offer certain services or to make a minor change in a rate or tariff.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 781 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the repeal of certain legislative oversight committees and certain rulemaking authority of the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 854 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to notice provided to affected landowners of applications for transmission line certificates of convenience and necessity by electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 855 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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
SB 937 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to priorities for restoration of electric service following an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 940 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to competition in the electric utility market of certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 943 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the classification, use, and regulation of electric energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 948 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities offer a standard retail service package on a standard form with standard terms to a customer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 950 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to retail electric provider customer choice information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 980 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to communications services and markets.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 981 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of distributed renewable generation of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 982 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to extended service areas and toll-free local calling areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 983 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the elimination of certain requirements for certain customer-specific communications contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 984 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the elimination of certain tariff filing requirements for telecommunications providers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 986 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to deregulation of certain telecommunications markets and companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1041 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the repeal of the goal for natural gas use.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1087 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to state-issued certificates of franchise authority to provide cable service and video service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
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
SB 1133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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
SB 1153 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1179 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the elimination of certain required reports prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education and other obsolete provisions of law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1219 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the Internet website operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to provide information regarding a customer's power to choose retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1693 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1849 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to furthering stability and affordable service in the communications industry through the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1910 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Margo, Dee | et. al.
Relating to the delay of the transition to competition in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council service area and to net metering and energy efficiency goals and programs for utilities in that area.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SR 1206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1087.
Reported enrolled
HB 71 82-1 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 34 82-1 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Filed
HB 230 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain schools, nonprofit athletic or sports associations, municipally owned facilities, summer camps, places of worship, and fairgrounds from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 232 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to grants for community-based telephone voice-mail services for individuals in crisis or in transition and to the rate and uses of the universal service fund fee.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
HB 395 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to this state's goal for installed electric generating capacity from natural gas.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 491 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to allowing customers to opt out of provider of last resort default service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 630 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the regulation and governing bodies of independent organizations that govern power regions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 631 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the regulation of retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 634 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to establishing a carbon dioxide "cap and trade" program to enable participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 870 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to transition to competition in the Southwestern Electric Power Company service area.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1182 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the administration and purposes of the system benefit fund and the eligibility of customers for benefits under certain programs financed by the system benefit fund and other programs.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1243 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generator.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
HB 1374 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities to certain schools and nonprofit athletic or sports associations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1378 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1390 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order certain electric providers to provide power to other electric providers during a natural disaster or declared emergency.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1464 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to offer electric services within the service area of another certificate holder.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency, including load management and demand response in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1620 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the procedure by which prices are established in competitive wholesale electric energy and capacity markets.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1695 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities create and implement a plan for infrastructure improvement and maintenance.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1698 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1783 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the Internet broadcasting of Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT public hearings and meetings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1784 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1822 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the use of certain terms by certificated telecommunications utilities, retail electric providers, and electric utilities in retail bills, and to notice of expiration or price change for certain retail electric products.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1831 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 1837 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to regulation of electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1900 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities use standardized written contracts in providing services to customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1904 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to benefits and protections for certain residential electric service customers.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2052 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to electric service reliability measures.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2079 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to studying the feasibility of mechanisms to decouple certain electric utility revenues from the volume of sales of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2216 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula
Relating to the regulation of the maintenance of telephone and electric utility poles.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2282 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2305 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to security deposits for customers of retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2421 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the independent organization certified to perform certain functions for a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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.
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
HB 2782 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2851 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the right of certain entities to intervene in enforcement actions regarding market power abuse.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3090 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the formation and certification of a new municipally owned electric utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3125 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the change in fuel mandates for the percent of megawatts of generating capacity installed.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3245 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to certain protections for customers in the restructured electric services market.
House: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
HB 3249 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the display of month-to-month prices on www.powertochoose.org.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3251 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to a requirement that electric utilities and natural gas utilities notify the owner and manager of a multiunit residential property on the disconnection of service of a resident.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3309 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3357 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to mergers and acquisitions in the electric industry.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a solar generation incentive program.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3406 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3533 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to surcharges for advanced metering of electric utility services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3546 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a study of the provision of retail electric service and the regulation of components of the electric utilities industry.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to rates and methods of depreciation applied to a retired class of property for regulated water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 3728 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to certain rates charged by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3797 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to suspending the goal for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3798 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the total cost of transmission to competitive renewable energy zones.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4233 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4235 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to the approval of an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity by the Texas Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4309 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants or loans by an electric utility or transmission and distribution utility deploying advanced metering technology for use with renewable energy.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4318 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to allowing certain landowners to request that land be decertified from the service area of a holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
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
HB 4330 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to a study concerning the feasibility and viability of certain time-differentiated pricing schemes for electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4458 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to research development and deployment of emerging technology in the area of electricity storage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4579 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to cost recovery by a transmission and distribution utility of distribution system costs.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4641 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the deployment of advanced electric distribution networks.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 265 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to benefits and protections for certain residential electric customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 396 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the factors the Public Utility Commission of Texas must consider in determining an electric utility's rate of return.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 428 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the requirement that retail electric providers give notice to customers before permanently ceasing to operate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
SB 464 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 541 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to renewable energy and to incentives for Texas renewable energy jobs and manufacturing.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 545 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a distributed and wholesale solar generation incentive program and to encouraging the use of solar energy devices.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
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
SB 547 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to transition to competition in the Southwestern Electric Power Company service area.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
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
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
SB 618 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of net metering by certain electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 681 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the ability of electric utilities to provide electric service during a major power outage.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 769 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 921 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
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 1420 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale of electric energy produced by distributed renewable generation owners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1480 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1492 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas and to the provision of power during a natural disaster or declared emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1700 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the governing body of an independent organization for a power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1708 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to information that must be included on prepaid calling cards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1761 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to retail electric providers protecting customer deposits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1772 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address market power abuse, including the right to order restitution for violations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1821 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a study and a pilot project with regard to, and the implementation of policies to promote, the adoption of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 1885 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to strategies to better protect electric transmission and distribution assets against natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1913 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1972 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to studying the feasibility of mechanisms to decouple certain electric utility revenues from the volume of sales of electricity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 2306 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to rates and methods of depreciation applied to a retired class of property for regulated water utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 2349 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to distributed generation of electric power by natural gas powered generation facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2565 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to adjustments of rates of certain telecommunications utilities for changes in certain tax liabilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2588 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to certain protections for customers in the restructured electric services market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
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
HB 395 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the possible development of a plan to reregulate the electric market in this state.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 453 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to grants for community-based telephone voice-mail services for individuals in crisis or in transition.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 467 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to an energy efficiency products pilot program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 491 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 551 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits provided under the system benefit fund programs.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 552 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to electric market safeguards after the expiration of the price to beat.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 553 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to market power abuse in the wholesale electricity market and pricing safeguards in certain markets; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 583 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 624 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the securitization of the nonbypassable delivery rates of transmission and distribution utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 896 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the members and employees of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
Considered in Calendars
HB 935 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to market power abuse in the wholesale electricity market; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
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 1189 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to competition and customer choice in the retail electric power market; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 1190 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 1192 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to administration of the system benefit fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 1202 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a private cause of action for electric market power abuse.
House: Civil Practices
Considered in Calendars
HB 1394 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the provision of electricity in this state; providing civil penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 1487 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits provided under the system benefit fund programs.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 1902 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving the Public Utility Commission and the wholesale electric market monitor.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 1945 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the administrative penalty procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
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
HB 2355 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 2362 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a greenhouse gas "cap and trade" program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2363 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the establishment of an air pollutant watch list and associated reports for the purpose of controlling the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2722 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an air pollutant watch list and associated reports for the purpose of controlling the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2818 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
HB 3245 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to electric energy efficiency goals and programs.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3337 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the development and use of a comprehensive energy plan and to a corresponding temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3344 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the regulation of the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3705 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the consumer protection authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to telecommunications and retail electric services.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3790 80-0 (2007)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of transmission rights to electricity.
House: Regulated Industries
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
HB 3961 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas with regard to certain transactions.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HCR 292 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 624.
Filed
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
HR 2854 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 482.
Reported enrolled
SB 65 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 216 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the securitization of the nonbypassable delivery rates of transmission and distribution utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 292 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the financing of the system benefit fund and the purposes for which the fund may be used.
Senate: Finance
Posting rule suspended
SB 293 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the consideration of an electric utility's effective use of competitive procurement methods in determining the utility's rate of return.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 357 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the establishment of a program by the Department of Agriculture to make grants to encourage the construction of facilities that generate electric energy with certain types of agricultural residues, waste, debris, or crops.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 444 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of electricity in this state; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 482 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to competition and customer choice in the retail electric power market; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Motion withdrawn
SB 483 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 485 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to administration of the system benefit fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 896 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas with regard to certain transactions.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Meeting cancelled
SB 1258 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the development of a plan to reregulate the electric market in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1357 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a TexSun Solar Energy System Rebate Program.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1586 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the allocation of transmission rights to electricity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1878 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1924 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an air pollutant watch list and associated reports for the purpose of controlling the emissions of air contaminants under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SR 1176 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1090.
Reported enrolled
HB 165 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the purposes for which the system benefit fund may be used.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 210 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of certain telemarketing calls.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 412 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the use of credit scoring and credit history by certain telecommunications and electric service providers.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 554 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 555 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to safeguards for customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 563 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to disbursements from the Universal Service Fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 789 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to furthering competition in the telecommunications industry.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 898 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to universal service fund support provided to telecommunications providers.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 989 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to recovery of certain transmission investments of electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 991 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to enter into voluntary emissions reduction agreements with owners of stationary sources or groups of stationary sources.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1116 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1178 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund to telecommunications providers for service to rural areas.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 1369 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to consumer choice for and disconnection from service of certain commercial electric service customers.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 1411 79-0 (2005)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to the provision of broadband services.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 1583 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to obtain information to determine whether the district's 9-1-1 emergency service fee is correctly billed, collected, and remitted.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1671 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1777 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to regulation of the electric power market and energy efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1779 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the continuation, administration, and operations of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: Regulated Industries
Postponed
HB 1798 79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for electric generation capacity by renewable energy technologies and the rate treatment of utility expenditures for interconnecting generating capacity by certain renewable technologies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2022 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the legislature's goal for energy efficiency in this state and related energy efficiency programs.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2047 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility services.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2637 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of certain technology, including new or emerging technology.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 2692 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2724 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2730 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to energy conservation and efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 2774 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the purposes for which the system benefit fund may be used.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to oversight and accountability of independent system operators.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3460 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, ToddSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the interest rate to be paid on the deposits made by customers of a water, electric, gas, or telephone utility.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HR 2280 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1116.
Reported enrolled
SB 332 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to furthering competition in the telecommunication industry.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 408 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas; providing a penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 533 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 711 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to metering services provided to certain electricity customers.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 712 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the legislature's goal for energy efficiency and related energy efficiency programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 743 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to independent organizations in ERCOT and their regulation and certification by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 764 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 765 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility services.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 836 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for electric generation capacity by renewable energy technologies and the rate treatment of utility expenditures for interconnecting generating capacity by certain renewable technologies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1075 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the state's goal for electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
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 1172 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1447 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to including pension and other postemployment benefits in the computation of rates for electric utilities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1495 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the securitization of the nonbypassable delivery rates of transmission and distribution utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1588 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to limited regulation for new or emerging technologies provided by certain telecommunications providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1668 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to affiliates of public utilities and regulation of electric utilities with regard to payments to affiliates and unbundling requirements.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1747 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the interest rate to be paid on utility deposits.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Meeting cancelled
SB 1748 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the development and provision of broadband over electric delivery systems and the development of enhanced electric delivery systems.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SR 1099 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1116.
Reported enrolled
SB 20 79-1 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 21 79-1 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House passage as amended reported
HB 13 79-2 (2005)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.
House: Regulated Industries
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 5 79-2 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 32 79-3 (2006)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
SB 18 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.
House: Government Reform
Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 1342 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Railroad Commission of Texas to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate a security threat, disaster, or energy emergency.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1369 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the local registration of retail electric providers.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1974 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2548 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to electric transmission capacity.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2596 78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the abolishment of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 3001 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the reorganization and consolidation of state governmental functions and entities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3378 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to granting statutory authority to certain governmental entities to reduce certain expenditures and to the operation of certain funds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 731 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the local registration of retail electric providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 980 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Railroad Commission of Texas to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate a security threat or disaster.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1048 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas, the creation of the Texas Energy and Communications Commission, and the transfer of the powers and duties of the public utility commission and the railroad commission to the energy and communications commission and other state agencies.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
SB 1197 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1280 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the regulation of certain successors of electric cooperatives.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1779 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve certain disputes relating to the rates and terms of transmission service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1829 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the designation and obligations of a telecommunications provider of last resort and to the recovery of certain costs incurred in transitioning to a successor utility.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 472 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of telemarketing solicitation; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 724 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's powers and duties regarding water rates and services to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 918 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to ensuring reliable and affordable electricity.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 1300 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to a requirement that certain utilities provide customers with toll-free telephone numbers for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1351 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the funding and operation of the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1400 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of cable television companies and cable television services; providing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1574 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the abolishment of the Commission on State Emergency Communications and the transfer of its duties to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1736 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Relating to the enhanced availability of advanced telecommunications services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2156 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain utility customer discounts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2345 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the specialized telecommunications assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2361 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the abolition of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2388 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the provision of telecommunications services to permanent residential or business premises that are not included in a certificated service area.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2507 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the procedures for establishing the provider of last resort in utility service areas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2983 77-0 (2001)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to adoption of rules for disclosure of proposed new transmission or distribution routes by a utility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3429 77-0 (2001)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to a transfer of the Railroad Commission of Texas' powers and duties regarding regulation of gas utilities to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 244 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of telemarketing; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 564 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the funding and operation of the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 590 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to electric utility service to tenants of marinas; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 657 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to telephone solicitation; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
SB 1185 77-0 (2001)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the construction of certain telecommunications facilities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1783 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Relating to enhanced availability of advanced telecommunications service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
HB 526 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the restructuring of the electric industry and to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 537 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to telephone solicitation; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 552 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the protection of telecommunications and electric services customers.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 603 76-0 (1999)
Author: Siebert, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1730 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the protection of telecommunications and electric services customers; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2726 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to telephone prepaid calling services.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2899 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity and to the powers of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2910 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to contracts for special features of the telecommunications relay access service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
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
HB 3203 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to limitations placed on utilities with regard to its activities, relationship, and interaction with competitive affiliates.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3723 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to required reporting of certain transactions of certain telecommunications utilities to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3726 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to customer rights and customer protections to benefit consumers of electric energy.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3750 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the regulation of telecommunications utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 7 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to electric utility restructuring and to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Public Utility Counsel, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Electric Utility Restructuring - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 86 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the protection of telecommunications and electric services customers; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Electric Utility Restructuring - Special
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 120 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to telephone solicitation; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 437 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Drew | et. al.
Relating to blocking the receipt of certain calls by telephone solicitors.
Senate: Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1020 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to telephone prepaid calling services; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1385 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to required reporting of certain transactions of certain telecommunications utilities to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1398 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to Internet access in rural areas.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c on Tech & Business by Pres.
SB 1459 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the abolishment of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2905 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 965 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
SB 1294 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to telecommunication service certificates issued by the Public Utility Commission and consents, franchises, and permits for access to public rights-of-way for telecommunication purposes issued by municipalities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1768 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the abolition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas amd to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 2128 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the regulation of telecommunications utilities, to the provision of telecommunications and related services, and to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 3159 74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 3164 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., CurtisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Conference committee report filed
SB 319 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to a nonsubstantive recodification of the Public Utility Regulatory Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 373 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1527 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to administrative hearings for the Public Utility Commission of Texas provided by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 142 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to increase a utility's rates because of a change in tax liability.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1229 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to continuation, operations, and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1701 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the number of members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2754 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to electric utility integrated resource planning under the oversight of the Texas Public Utility Commission, and the establishment of targets and timelines for the development of renewable energy as a source of power, and the foundation of a sustainment energy industry in Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 498 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 67 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the election of the members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 227 72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the number of members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 315 72-0 (1991)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the election of the members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 428 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the number and selection of members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 992 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to a requirement that municipally owned electric utilities report their load forecast, generation and transmission, and other information to the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1365 72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the Public Utility Commission to audit certain public utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1977 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the public utility commission in relation to telephone cooperatives and providers of mobile telephone services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2044 72-0 (1991)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the regulation by the public utility commission of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2203 72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the authorization of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to receive and direct the use of private funds.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2204 72-0 (1991)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to appeals to the Public Utility Commission of orders and ordinances of municipalities affecting electric utilities and regarding the rates of municipal electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 185 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the regulation by the public utility commission of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
SB 718 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the staff and powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: State Affairs
Refer to s/c on Regulatory Agencies by Chair
SB 1111 72-0 (1991)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Public Utility Commission and to the staff and powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1439 72-0 (1991)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the duty of the Public Utility Commission to audit certain public utilites.
Senate: State Affairs
Refer to s/c on Regulatory Agencies by Chair
SB 26 72-1 (1991)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
HB 5 72-2 (1991)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to increase a utility's rates because of a change in tax liability.
Filed
HR 48 72-2 (1991)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Encouraging the Public Utility Commission to approve long-term contracts for the provision of natural gas as a fuel for the generation of electricity.
House: Energy
Referred to Energy
SR 75 72-2 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Urging the Public Utility Commission of Texas to approve long-term contracts for the provision of natural gas to be used as fuel for the generation of electricity if an electric utility requests such approval.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 74 71-0 (1989)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the election of the members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 192 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the number and selection of members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 839 71-0 (1989)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to a requirement that municipally owned electric utilities report their load forecast, generation and transmission, and other information to the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2578 71-0 (1989)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to required staff positions for the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2579 71-0 (1989)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to funding of audits of utilities conducted on behalf of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HR 62 71-0 (1989)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Directing the Public Utility Commission to act promptly on matters of consumer interest.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 217 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the regulation by the public utility commission of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
SB 283 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to certain costs of interexchange telecommunications proceedings held by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; making an emergency appropriation to the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1454 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the Public Utility Regulatory Act and access to the transmission system by electric utilities and cooperatives and the authority of the PUC to adopt and enforce rules.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 1578 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to funding of audits of utilities conducted on behalf of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1581 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to required staff positions for the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1723 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the application of the Texas Sunset Act to the Public Utility Commission and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SR 2 71-0 (1989)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Directing the Public Utility Commission to act promptly on matters of consumer interest.
Senate: State Affairs
Adopted as amended
SR 736 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Recognizing that the Public Utility Commission has discretion to award litigation costs to participants before it.
Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
HB 56 71-6 (1990)
Author: Tallas, Jim
Relating to the operation and funding of the Public Utility Commission of Texas; making appropriations.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 13 71-6 (1990)
Author: Dickson, Temple | et. al.Sponsor: Rudd, Jim | et. al.
Relating to emergency appropriations to the institutional division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 447 70-0 (1987)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for new electric transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 448 70-0 (1987)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to certain contracts between electric utilities and cogenerators or small-power producers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 586 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to election of the members of the public utility commission and the regulation of utilities.
House: State Affairs
Reported from s/c with substitute
HB 676 70-0 (1987)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.
Relating to certain utility certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor withdrawn
HB 1770 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the regulation of certain utilities by the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
HB 1798 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the regulation of certain utilities by the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
HB 1822 70-0 (1987)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to certain communications of members and employees of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 2343 70-0 (1987)
Author: Riley, Randall
Relating to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
House passage reported
HB 2374 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to adjustments for public utility revenues in response to demand reduction initiatives.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
HB 2447 70-0 (1987)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to reviews of the planning and construction of nuclear generating plants by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2483 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2497 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 733 70-0 (1987)
Author: Earley, Robert
Directing the Public Utility Commission to establish an Advisory Committee on Extended Area Service.
SB 142 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the duty of the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding application for certificates of convenience and necessity for new electric transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 344 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Perry, Rick
Relating to the obligations of a gas utility to serve and to maintain the capacity to serve a customer who has chosen to purchase from a competitor.
House: Energy Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 444 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the regulation of local exchange telecommunications companies; establishing a telecommunications service assistance program and a universal service fund; providing for appropriations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 650 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the regulation of certain utilities by the public utility commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in s/c
SB 744 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to cogeneration by state agencies; the creation, composition, powers, funding, and duties of the State Cogeneration Council; the ability of the state agencies to charge for excess cogeneration capacity and energy; and the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce rules and regulations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 850 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the date of abolishment of the public utility commission under the Texas Sunset Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 854 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to certain records and reports of utilities and rate-making or changing procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 953 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.Sponsor: Laney, James
Relating to certain communications of members and employees of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 1221 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the regulation of certain utilities by the public utility commission.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1284 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to reviews of the planning and construction of nuclear generating plants by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
SB 1494 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/amendments
HB 139 70-2 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to election of the members of the public utility commission and the regulation of utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 100 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for electric utilities providing retail electric utility service in certain municipalities in which municipally-owned electric utilities provide retail electric utility service; and providing that under such Section 55(d), the Commission shall not extend any electric utility's certificated area beyond the limits of the area certificated to such electric utility on June 17, 1983.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 132 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Defining unsolicited telephone calls and providing for their regulation; providing for the creation of the Texas Telephone Solicitation Ethics Council and for the appointment of council members; prescribing the duties and powers for the council members and the council and the manner in which the jurisdiction and power conferred herein shall be exercised; and amending all other laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1978 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to administrative law judges employed by the Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2018 69-0 (1985)
Author: 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
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2030 69-0 (1985)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.
Relating to certain utility certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2194 69-0 (1985)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the regulation of public utilities, to restructuring of rates for residential customers of certain public utilities, and to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas; defining an offense as a misdemeanor; amending the Public Utility Regulatory Act, as amended (Article 1446c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by amending Subsection (d), Section 3 and Sections 38 and 45 and adding Section 38A; and amending Article 1438, Revised Statutes.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2215 69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to a senior citizen rate for electrical utilities; providing a definition and a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2224 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to the deadline for certain actions by the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2314 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission to adopt rules concerning an apartment house owner's allocation of central system utilities, and to regulate non-submetered mastermeter utilities; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HCR 228 69-0 (1985)
Author: Guerrero, LenaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Granting Korba, Helfert, and Zabel, Inc. permission to sue the state.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed w/o the Governor's signature
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.
SB 977 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to requiring the public utility commission to promulgate rules and regulations prescribing the form of rate schedules and other records filed by municipally owned electric utilities in certain appeals.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 1029 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to a senior citizen rate for electrical utilities; providing a definition and a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in s/c
SB 1031 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to rate-making proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to rate change applications and appeals.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1038 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the regulation of public utilities, to restructuring of rates for residential customers of certain public utilities, and to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas; defining an offense as a misdemeanor.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in s/c
SB 1076 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to administrative law judges employed by the Public Utility Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1089 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to telephone rates within municipalities served by more than two local exchange utilities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1165 69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the deadline for certain actions by the public utility commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1247 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Hill, Anita
Relating to provisions applied in recertification of certain areas in a municipality to be served retail electric utility service.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SCR 85 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Directing the Public Utility Commission to establish appropriate rules and regulations to ensure that ratepayers do not fund or subsidize the competitive ventures of Southwestern Bell Corporation.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in s/c
SCR 164 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Granting Korba, Helfert and Zabel, Inc. permission to sue the state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
HR 4 69-3 (1986)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Requesting the Public Utility Commission to conduct a study of state regulation of the cable television industry.
HB 59 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cary, Reby
Relating to increases in utility rates without public utility commission approval.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 62 68-0 (1983)
Author: Cary, Reby
Relating to membership of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 269 68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to construction by a utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 806 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Carlyle
Relating to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the regulation of utilities.
House: State Affairs
No action taken
HB 869 68-0 (1983)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to intervention by the attorney general in a judicial review of a utility regulation decision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 887 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bomer, Elton
Relating to the qualifications, prohibitions, powers and duties, and activities of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and its personnel; providing for funding of the commission and the office of public counsel; expanding the coverage of its regulation of utilities; requiring certain reports and forecasts by utilities and the commission; realting to ratemaking procedures and considerations for determining rates to be allowed or changed by utilities or expanding existing facilities or buidling new facilities; and application of the Texas Sunset Act.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 1077 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gandy, Charles
Relating to exclusion of certain advertising costs from consideration in determining a utility's rates.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 1188 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the regulation of public utilities, to restructuring of rates for residential customers of certain public utilities, and to the powers and duties of the Texas Public Utility Commission; requiring certain follow-up reviews.
House: State Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1604 68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the composition, selection, powers and duties, and activities of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and its personnel; providing for funding of the commission and the office of public counsel; expanding the coverage of its regulation of utilities; requiring certain reports and forecasts by utilities and the commission; relating to ratemaking procedures by municipalities; providing for hearings and procedures and considerations for determining rates to be allowed or changed by utilities or expanding existing facilities or building new facilities; providing for appeals from railroad commission decisions and application of the Texas Sunset Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1968 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1992 68-0 (1983)
Author: Pierce, George
Relating to the continuation of the public utility commission and the regulation of utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2144 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2178 68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to the requirement of the use of peak load pricing by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
See remarks
HB 2349 68-0 (1983)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the composition and election of members of the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
See remarks
HCR 148 68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Directing the Public Utility Commission to reaffirm the application of rate criteria that consider both capital-cost and fuel-cost savings to the corresponding electric utility in adopting rules governing cogeneration.
House: State Affairs
See remarks
HJR 107 68-0 (1983)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to provide a method to remove members of the Public Utility Commission at a recall election.
House: State Affairs
See remarks
HR 412 68-0 (1983)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Requesting the Public Utility Commission to encourage telephone companies that serve a municipality to charge similar rates.
House: State Affairs
HR 469 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bomer, Elton
Suspending the house rules regarding the conference committee consideration of SB232.
SB 5 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the regulation of utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks
SB 9 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the composition and election of members of the public utility commission.
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks
SB 232 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to the regulation of utilities and to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to its powers and duties, administration, staff, and funding; relating to the qualifications, powers and duties, and activities of the commission members and employees and personnel during and after the term of service or employment; prohibiting employment of former commission employees under certain circumstances; establishing the Office of Public Utility Counsel and prescribing its powers and duties; providing for a public utility counsel or counsellor and prescribing his or her qualifications, powers, and duties; requiring audits; requiring certain reports and forecasts by utilities and the commission; providing rules and considerations for approval of building new facilities and for fixing or regulating rates to be allowed or changed by utilities; providing for hearings; relating to ratemaking procedures by municipalities and appeals; providing for judicial review of proceedings of the utility commission; adding special policy and provisions as to the authority and power of the commission over telecommunications utilities; reenacting the Public Utility Regulatory Act, as amended; removing the railroad commission and regulation of gas utilities from the coverage of the Act.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 260 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the regulation of utilities, continuation of the Public Utilities Commission of Texas and election of members.
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks
SB 401 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the appointment, confirmation, removal, and terms of the members of the Public Utility Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks
SB 535 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the regulation of public utilities, to restructuring of rates for residential customers of certain public utilities, and to the powers and duties of the Texas Public Utility Commission; requiring certain follow-up reviews.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 548 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks
SB 1140 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to standards for rating energy devices for use in performance rating and certification of the devices and to tax exemption for certain solar energy devices.
House: Energy Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1243 68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the regulation of utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
See remarks
SB 1295 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to a supplement appropriation to the Public Utility Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
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
SCR 105 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Directing the Public Utility Commission to investigate and identify the problems associated with municipal annexation and multiple certification and determine the full extent to which the commission is authorized to resolve the problems; and directing that the Commission report its findings and progress in resolving this matter to the Legislature by January, 1985.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 126 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Pennington, Randy
Directing the Public Utility Commission of Texas to study and examine alternatives for resolving the problems resulting from triplicate telephone service in municipalities of 2,000 to 2,500 population.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
SCR 138 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Directing the Public Utility Commission to study the cost causation(s)in electrical consumption within and among the residential customer class for each public utility who has filed a rate increase of $10 million or more; directing the Commission to make a report to the Legislature in January, 1985.
Senate: Administration, Special
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SR 666 68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, John
Authorizing Conference Committee on S.B. 232 to make certain changes in bill.
