Bill	Session	Author & Sponsor	Caption	Committees	Last action
HB 2581	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan; reducing a surcharge.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee
SB 241	86-0 (2019)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1281	86-0 (2019)	Author: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in certain municipalities and counties.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Left pending in committee
SB 2068	86-0 (2019)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to energy efficiency performance standards.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1931	85-0 (2017)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to the duties of the State Energy Conservation Office regarding advanced clean energy project grants and loans and the creation of an inclusion task force for the energy industry.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 59	85-0 (2017)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Kuempel, John	Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/17
HB 599	84-0 (2015)	Author: Clardy, Travis	Relating to energy savings performance contracts entered into by public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1736	84-0 (2015)	Author: Villalba, Jason \| et. al. Sponsor: Fraser, Troy \| et. al.	Relating to building energy efficiency performance standards.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately
HB 2392	84-0 (2015)	Author: Anchia, Rafael \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the establishment of a residential energy efficiency loan program.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce	Placed on intent calendar
SB 913	84-0 (2015)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina	Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Placed on General State Calendar
SB 929	84-0 (2015)	Author: Fraser, Troy	Relating to building energy efficiency performance standards; establishing the Building Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 1182	83-0 (2013)	Author: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al.	Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1362	83-0 (2013)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to implementation of a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.	House: Energy Resources	Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1864	83-0 (2013)	Author: Wu, Gene Sponsor: Estes, Craig	Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2674	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ashby, Trent	Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 2894	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raney, John	Relating to reports on energy use at buildings of certain governmental entities and energy efficiency projects for those buildings.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform	Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
SB 533	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Keffer, Jim	Relating to a review of cost savings to state agencies and institutions of higher education under energy savings performance contracts.	House: Higher Education Senate: Government Organization	Effective immediately
SB 700	83-0 (2013)	Author: Hegar, Glenn Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al.	Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.	House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization	Effective on 9/1/13
HB 51	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to energy efficiency standards for certain buildings and to high-performance design, construction, and renovation standards for certain buildings and facilities of institutions of higher education.	House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/11
HB 773	82-0 (2011)	Author: Anchia, Rafael	Relating to creating an energy efficiency council to coordinate administration of energy efficiency programs.	House: Energy Resources	Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 775	82-0 (2011)	Author: Anchia, Rafael	Relating to the adoption of energy efficiency, conservation, and indoor air quality standards for the design, construction, and renovation of public school instructional facilities.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 883	82-0 (2011)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to minimum efficiency standards for certain products; providing a civil penalty.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 1421	82-0 (2011)	Author: Anchia, 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 1849	82-0 (2011)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to a franchise tax deduction for the cost of certain sustainable commercial buildings.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2077	82-0 (2011)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Sponsor: Deuell, Bob	Relating to a pilot program under the loanstar revolving loan program to promote the use of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technology by certain nonprofit organizations.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective immediately
HB 2083	82-0 (2011)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 2623	82-0 (2011)	Author: Beck, Marva Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security	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
SB 15	82-0 (2011)	Author: Fraser, Troy	Relating to state energy policy and the planning of energy development and utilization and to certain related electric power generation issues.	House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 347	82-0 (2011)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 454	82-0 (2011)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to improving state energy conservation, including through the use of thermostat settings and building efficiency.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 457	82-0 (2011)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to minimum efficiency standards for certain products; providing a civil penalty.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
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 898	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Cook, Byron	Relating to energy efficiency programs in institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/11
SB 924	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: 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 943	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Anchia, 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 1031	82-0 (2011)	Author: Carona, John	Relating to design, construction, renovation, and energy efficiency standards for buildings.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 1053	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan \| et. al.	Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1179	82-0 (2011)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: 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 1318	82-0 (2011)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to design, construction, and renovation standards for state buildings and facilities.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
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
HB 880	81-0 (2009)	Author: Strama, Mark \| et. al.	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain energy efficiency-related improvements to real or personal property.	House: Ways & Means	No action taken in committee
HB 1762	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chavez, Norma \| et. al.	Relating to improving state energy conservation, including through the use of thermostat settings.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1777	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of cleaner hydrogen fuel; providing for the issuance of bonds.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 1993	81-0 (2009)	Author: Anchia, Rafael \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 2778	81-0 (2009)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to the revision of building energy efficiency performance standards.	House: Energy Resources	Subcommittee members named
HB 2783	81-0 (2009)	Author: Anchia, Rafael \| et. al. Sponsor: Averitt, Kip	Relating to the adoption of energy efficient building standards and energy efficiency and conservation standards for instructional facilities.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Placed on intent calendar
HB 3045	81-0 (2009)	Author: Farias, Joe	Relating to the development of a solar energy visualization platform by the State Energy Conservation Office.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 3149	81-0 (2009)	Author: Anchia, Rafael	Relating to the adoption and financing of energy efficiency, conservation, and indoor air quality standards for the design, construction, and renovation of public school instructional facilities.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3375	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to energy efficiency measures and technologies.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3567	81-0 (2009)	Author: Madden, Jerry	Relating to energy savings performance contracts.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4086	81-0 (2009)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to energy efficiency in newly constructed buildings.	House: Energy Resources	Subcommittee members named
HB 4345	81-0 (2009)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 380	81-0 (2009)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia	Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of cleaner hydrogen fuel; providing for the issuance of bonds.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 437	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to energy efficient products; providing a civil penalty.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 608	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the creation of the Texas Center for Sustainable Business.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 975	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of renewable energy technology and the making of energy efficiency improvements; providing for the issuance of bonds.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1042	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to improving state energy conservation, including through the use of thermostat settings.	Senate: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 1043	81-0 (2009)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the quantification of carbon dioxide emissions reductions attributable to state programs.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 2016	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to the purchase and operation of plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicles, including the establishment of a pilot program by the state energy conservation office.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
SB 2029	81-0 (2009)	Author: Watson, Kirk	Relating to issuance of qualified energy conservation bonds.	Senate: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources
HB 375	80-0 (2007)	Author: Anchia, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to the development of a state strategy for increasing the availability of low-emission automotive fuels for Texas drivers.	House: Environmental Regulation	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 999	80-0 (2007)	Author: Anchia, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to the adoption of energy efficiency and conservation standards for the design, construction, and renovation of public school instructional facilities.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
HB 2970	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to programs, incentives, and tax exemptions to encourage the use, manufacture, storage, distribution, or sale of carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee
HB 2972	80-0 (2007)	Author: Chisum, Warren	Relating to a loan program for businesses that expand the use of or manufacture, store, distribute, or sell carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3070	80-0 (2007)	Author: Strama, Mark \| et. al. Sponsor: Watson, Kirk	Relating to a study of methods for increasing the availability of certain information on energy efficiency of certain residential property.	House: Government Reform Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3240	80-0 (2007)	Author: Straus, Joe	Relating to building energy performance standards.	House: Regulated Industries	Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3364	80-0 (2007)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to the revision of building energy efficiency performance standards.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee
SB 1610	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to a loan program for businesses that expand the use of or manufacture, store, distribute, or sell carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance
SB 1612	80-0 (2007)	Author: Van de Putte, Leticia \| et. al.	Relating to programs, incentives, and tax exemptions to encourage the use, manufacture, storage, distribution, or sale of carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee
HB 2020	79-0 (2005)	Author: West, George	Relating to the transfer of the state energy conservation office to the Railroad Commission of Texas.	House: Energy Resources	Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2129	79-0 (2005)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth	Relating to energy-saving measures that reduce the emission of air contaminants.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/05
HCR 247	79-0 (2005)	Author: Homer, Mark	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections to H.B. No. 2129.		Filed
HB 1616	78-0 (2003)	Author: Farabee, David \| et. al.	Relating to state energy conservation office cooperation with federal programs related to research on and development and demonstration of fuel cells.	House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 2425	78-0 (2003)	Author: McCall, Brian Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to state and certain local fiscal matters; making appropriations.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective according to its terms
HB 3084	78-0 (2003)	Author: Puente, Robert	Relating to increasing the sustainability of the State's building infrastructure.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3431	78-0 (2003)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to promoting economic development by accelerating the commercialization of the fuel cell industry in Texas through a statewide demonstration incentive program, a temporary tax exemption, leveraging federal funds, coordination of research and development, and market analysis.	House: Regulated Industries	Referred to Regulated Industries
HCR 290	78-0 (2003)	Author: McCall, Brian Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2425.		Signed by the Governor
HCR 301	78-0 (2003)	Author: Solomons, Burt	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 2425.		Received from the House
SCR 70	78-0 (2003)	Author: Duncan, Robert	Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2425.		Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 62	78-1 (2003)	Author: Cook, Robert	Relating to energy and water conservation by state agencies.	House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization	Referred to Government Organization
HB 9	78-2 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the conservation of energy and water by state agencies and to the authority of certain political subdivisions to collect certain infrastructure fees related to the control of water or storm water.	House: Government Reform	Reported engrossed
HB 2278	77-0 (2001)	Author: Carter, Bill Sponsor: Fraser, Troy	Relating to the consolidation and functions of the energy management center and the state energy conservation office and to the transfer of the powers and duties of the center and the office to the comptroller's office.	House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2598	77-0 (2001)	Author: Chavez, Norma	Relating to establishing a telecommuting policy for state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs
HB 2845	77-0 (2001)	Author: Danburg, Debra Sponsor: Cain, David	Relating to the creation of an initiative to promote the commercialization of fuel cell technologies.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2914	77-0 (2001)	Author: Bonnen, Dennis Sponsor: Duncan, Robert	Relating to state fiscal matters; making an appropriation.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date
HB 3286	77-0 (2001)	Author: Lewis, Ron Sponsor: Brown, J. E.	Relating to energy and water conservation measures by state agencies and local governments.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1494	77-0 (2001)	Author: Brown, J. E.	Relating to water conservation measures by state agencies and local governments.	Senate: Natural Resources	Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1725	77-0 (2001)	Author: Cain, David	Relating to the creation of the Texas Fuel Cell Commercialization Initiative and the redirection of certain federal Oil Overcharge Restitution Funds.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee
HB 2600	76-0 (1999)	Author: Dukes, Dawnna	Relating to energy efficiency programs developed by the energy office.	House: Energy Resources	Left pending in committee

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