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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 433 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Ken Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
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 806 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to nonsubmetered billing for water or wastewater service. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 872 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the disclosure of certain utility customer information. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1021 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric utilities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 1337 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to priority of payment for certain electrical service claims against the estates of certain decedents. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars
HB 1418 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
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 1534 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1572 87-0 (2021) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the rental and operation of electric generation equipment. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
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 1861 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1923 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to a study and report by a public institution of higher education on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ERCOT power outages. House: International Relations & Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 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 2084 87-0 (2021) Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of property used for renewable energy electric generation for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
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 2275 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al. Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance. House: State Affairs Received from the House
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 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 2563 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to the interconnection of a solar energy device to an electricity distribution system. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 2642 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the prioritization for the delivery of electric utility services in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by municipal housing authorities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2644 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the provision of an emergency power source to residents of certain public housing facilities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
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 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 2759 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 2785 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to access to public information maintained by independent organizations established under Section 39.151, Utilities Code. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 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 2898 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to notice required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2899 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to the creation of a task force to improve the reliability of electric service in this state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 2982 87-0 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study the reliability of the ERCOT electric grid. House: House Administration Left pending in committee
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 3030 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to notice to customers, governmental entities, and other affected persons after significant interruptions of certain services. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
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 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 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 3138 87-0 (2021) Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al. Relating to rate plans offered by retail electric providers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3166 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during and after a state of disaster. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3167 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to protection for residential electric customers from disconnection of retail electric service in certain weather conditions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 3335 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to the charging of higher prices by retail electric providers during a declared disaster. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3344 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to a study to project the economic and grid reliability effects that may result from interconnecting certain electric transmission facilities with transmission facilities operated by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator. 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 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 3544 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3567 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to a study by the Railroad Commission of Texas regarding the use of flared natural gas for on-site electric generation. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
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 3615 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain rates charged by and programs offered by municipally owned utilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3624 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to certain distributed electricity resources. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
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 3639 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to notice to a customer or tenant required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service. 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 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 3696 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to distributed renewable generation resources. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3750 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for backup power generators in economically distressed areas for public water supply and sanitary sewer systems. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3792 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to protecting the population of Texas, its environment, and its most vulnerable communities, promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 3912 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of gas facilities and facilities for providing electric service. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 4007 87-0 (2021) Author: Spiller, David Relating to siting requirements for the construction of a wind turbine. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4120 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4126 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to clarifying that natural gas and electricity are necessities during a declared disaster under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4132 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al. Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
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 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 4225 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
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 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 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 4336 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to requirements by certain electric utilities on placement of ground level electric transformers on residential properties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 4405 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to imposing a tax on certain electric generators and gas producers. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
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 4470 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to imposing a tax on the amount of federal renewable energy production credits received by wind electric generators. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
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, Chris
Sponsor: 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 4561 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
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
HB 4576 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by the San Jacinto River Authority. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HJR 103 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the water infrastructure resiliency fund and the critical infrastructure resiliency fund to assist in the financing of certain infrastructure projects. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HR 2084 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1281. Reported enrolled
HR 2093 87-0 (2021) Author: Paddie, Chris Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2. Reported enrolled
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 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 219 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
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 398 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain resources and facilities for distributed generation. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 415 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: 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, Dawn
Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 648 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to electric service equipment. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 668 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the confidentiality of certain government operated utility customer information. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 680 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to clarifying electricity as a necessity during a declared disaster under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 744 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the reporting on infrastructure and maintenance by electric utilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 760 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the removal of solar power facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
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 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 839 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the regulation of electric vehicle supply equipment; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
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 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 1003 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to location requirements for the construction of certain wind-powered energy devices. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1012 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to rate plans offered by retail electric providers. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1202 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: 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 1242 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the issuance of a certificate of convenience and necessity for providing electric service in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1256 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the eligibility of certain property for an ad valorem tax abatement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee
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, Kelly
Sponsor: 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 1283 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to attachments for broadband service on utility poles owned by an electric cooperative. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1303 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the efficient use and generation of electricity by public schools. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1331 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to electric energy storage in the ERCOT power region. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1470 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to chilled water service and district cooling systems. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
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 1580 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses and to the duty of electric utility market participants to pay certain amounts owed. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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 1606 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1614 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to requiring emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
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 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 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 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 1950 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address extraordinary costs and expenses resulting from Winter Storm Uri. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1971 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to imposing a tax on the amount of federal renewable energy production credits received by wind electric generators. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1988 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
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 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 2075 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the charging of higher prices by retail electric providers during a declared disaster. 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 2077 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a study of certain Electric Reliability Council of Texas actions. 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 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 2194 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to the regulation of retail electric providers. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2199 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration
SB 2213 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the removal of electric energy storage facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
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
SB 2231 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2238 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to prices in the wholesale electricity market. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SCR 60 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: King, Phil
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in SB 1281. Signed by the Governor
SR 561 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1281. Reported enrolled
SR 564 87-0 (2021) Author: Hancock, Kelly Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2. Reported enrolled
HB 50 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to energy efficiency goals for electric utilities. Filed
HB 63 87-1 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to reports regarding inadequate power supply in the ERCOT power region. 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 142 87-1 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the members of the governing body of an independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region. 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 236 87-1 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance. Filed
HB 242 87-1 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the use of demand response technology to reduce energy consumption in state-owned buildings. Filed
HB 247 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to demand response programs. 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 278 87-1 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region. Filed
HB 279 87-1 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning. Filed
SB 28 87-1 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. Filed
HB 66 87-2 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to demand response programs. 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 84 87-2 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al. Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance. Filed
HB 197 87-2 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the members of the governing body of an independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region. 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
SB 28 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. Filed
SCR 1 87-2 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid. Filed
HB 11 87-3 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al. Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance. Filed
HB 58 87-3 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to demand response programs. 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
SB 23 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. Filed
SCR 1 87-3 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to study the security of the Texas electric grid. Co-author authorized
HB 223 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 400 86-0 (2019) Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al. Relating to the security of the electric grid. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 795 86-0 (2019) Author: Patterson, Jared Relating to a municipality's ability to enforce zoning and other land use regulations against electric companies. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
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 1128 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to sell retail electric power. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 1446 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to use of an electric cooperative's easements or property for broadband service. 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 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 1595 86-0 (2019) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: 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 1766 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric utilities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1768 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric and gas utilities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 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 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 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 2845 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal of wind power facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2860 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to on-site distributed generation and energy storage resources. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 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 3777 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to priority of payment for certain electrical service claims against the estates of certain decedents. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3867 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: 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 4052 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to allowable utility charges by a county. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 4108 86-0 (2019) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the required payment of taxes by an owner of a property used for nuclear electric power generation who appeals certain ad valorem tax determinations. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
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 4246 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to nonsubmetered billing for water or wastewater service. House: Natural Resources Received from the House
HB 4449 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to the applicability of certain electric energy storage equipment requirements to municipally owned utilities and electric cooperatives. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4755 86-0 (2019) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HCR 184 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1397. Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 14 86-0 (2019) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to broadband service or facilities provided by an electric cooperative. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 64 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 76 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
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, Kelly
Sponsor: 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 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 936 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1003 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1012 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain electric energy storage equipment requirements to municipally owned utilities and electric cooperatives. 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 1174 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the submission of certain utility reports in electronic form. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1211 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: 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 1358 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: 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 1435 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to notice and public hearing requirements relating to a major modification of an existing transmission line. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1497 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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 1617 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1938 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: 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 2066 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation resources. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
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., Eddie
Sponsor: 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 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 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 787 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the security of the electric grid. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
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 931 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that contract with political subdivisions for certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1166 85-0 (2017) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1168 85-0 (2017) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
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 1427 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to a municipality's ability to enforce zoning and other land use regulations against electric companies. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1458 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1459 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to limitations on the use of municipal electric utility system revenues by certain municipalities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 1475 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to electricity service provided by retail electric providers; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1633 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al. Relating to bill payment assistance programs offered by certain municipalities. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
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 1685 85-0 (2017) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to sell retail electric power. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 1717 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to wind energy conversion systems and facilities and the rights of owners of land on which the systems and facilities are located; providing an administrative penalty. House: Energy Resources Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2235 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to accounting principles applicable to pension and other postemployment benefit expenses for electric utilities. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
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 2499 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to the disposition of real property interests by navigation districts and port authorities. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
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 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 3175 85-0 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 3379 85-0 (2017) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to the eligibility process for customer service benefits. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3399 85-0 (2017) Author: Keough, Mark Relating to a study by the Geo-Technology Research Institute on existing and potential programs to improve energy efficiency. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 3656 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to authority of an electric utility customer to choose not to have an advanced meter. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3724 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 4080 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to certificate of convenience and necessity for transmission-only utilities in the State of Texas. House: State Affairs No action taken 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 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
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 548 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 559 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 735 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: 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 736 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to a report on the sale of retail electric power by the General Land Office. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 758 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to bill payment assistance programs offered by certain municipalities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 947 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. Senate: Business & Commerce Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1002 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to accounting principles applicable to pension and other postemployment benefit expenses for electric utilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1145 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: 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 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 1597 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct an evaluation and submit a report regarding the use of wind and solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater on real property owned by the state. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
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, John
Sponsor: 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 1999 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2069 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2070 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to limitations on the use of municipal electric utility system revenues by certain municipalities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 199 85-1 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the authority of an electric utility to impose a rate or charge on an owner of solar or wind electric generation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 24 85-1 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to protection of energy critical infrastructure. Filed
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 575 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the notice of contract expiration provided to retail electric customers by retail electric providers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 857 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 862 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to requiring an electric utility to notify certain landowners of its application for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line facility. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 962 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the amount of installed electric generation capacity. 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, Sylvester
Sponsor: 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 1368 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to annual permits to move certain equipment; authorizing a fee. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1418 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the annexation of certain territory by general law municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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 1926 84-0 (2015) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operations of a municipally owned utility or municipal power agency; affecting a provision that is subject to criminal penalties; providing authority to issue bonds. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
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 2184 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: State 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 2254 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to certain fees, charges, or credits based on a customer's electricity use in areas where competition has been introduced. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2289 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the security of the electric grid. House: State Affairs Reported favorably as substituted
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 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 2647 84-0 (2015) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2715 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to the operation of a municipally owned utility. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2716 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to the operation of certain municipally owned utilities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
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 3084 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the recovery of certain expenses by an electric utility in a ratemaking proceeding; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3288 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to regulation of congestion charges in the electricity market. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 3391 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to the election of directors of certain electric cooperatives. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3421 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to authority of an electric utility customer to choose not to have an advanced meter; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3451 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to the election of directors of certain electric cooperatives. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3457 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the methods of recovery of stranded environmental compliance costs by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 3732 84-0 (2015) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to the eligibility of property used for a large-scale electric energy storage facility for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3916 84-0 (2015) Author: Stickland, Jonathan Relating to water and electric utility services provided to certain federal agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3958 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to limitations on the use of municipal electric system revenues by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HCR 73 84-0 (2015) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HCR 142 84-0 (2015) Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Recalling H.B. No. 1926 from the Senate for further consideration. Filed with the Secretary of State
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 635 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the eligibility of property used in connection with renewable energy electric generation through the use of wind power for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 734 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: 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 745 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the governance of certain municipal power agencies; providing authority to issue bonds. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 774 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: 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, Troy
Sponsor: 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 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 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, Troy
Sponsor: 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, Troy
Sponsor: 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 991 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 992 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to recovery of costs for pilot programs to measure energy savings that result from water conservation programs. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1044 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter and to liability for damages caused by an advanced meter. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1122 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1271 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to the recovery of certain expenses by an electric utility in a ratemaking proceeding; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
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 1444 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Not again placed on intent calendar
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 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 1826 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the regulation of the amount of installed electric generation capacity. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1827 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity. 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 1945 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to electricity service provided by municipally owned utilities. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Not again placed on intent calendar
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
SCR 20 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 200 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 258 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 425 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the notice provided to retail electric customers by retail electric providers of contract expiration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 711 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the computation of an electric utility's income taxes. 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 775 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to using the system benefit fund for the support of certain programs for low-income electric customers. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Left pending in subcommittee
HB 796 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the licensing of a journeyman lineman. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 898 83-0 (2013) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to standards for power lines. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 994 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1024 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1086 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to interruption of electric service by a residential landlord. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1148 83-0 (2013) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al. Relating to the reimbursement of a municipality's expenses in a ratemaking proceeding for electric or gas utilities. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1171 83-0 (2013) Author: Simpson, David Relating to civil liability for certain damages caused by advanced meters. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1293 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the connection of electric service in the unincorporated area of the county. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
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 1687 83-0 (2013) Author: Oliveira, René | et. al. Relating to the composition and powers of a governing body in certain municipalities. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1735 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the exclusion of certain taxable entities from a combined group for purposes of the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1772 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the disconnection of electric or gas utility service. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 1962 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester 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 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 2049 83-0 (2013) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a qualifying cogeneration facility's ability to sell electric energy to multiple purchasers. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
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 2446 83-0 (2013) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the definitions of advanced clean energy projects and clean energy projects and to franchise tax credits for certain of those projects. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2592 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the liability of certain special-purpose districts or authorities providing water to a purchaser for the generation of electricity. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 2692 83-0 (2013) Author: Crownover, Myra Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to establish an economic development program to promote the construction of small-scale electric generating facilities. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2752 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 2814 83-0 (2013) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the use of utility usage information by governmental entities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 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 3168 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan | et. al. Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located. House: Energy Resources Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3189 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3214 83-0 (2013) 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 Left pending in committee
HB 3355 83-0 (2013) Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to cable operators' attachments on distribution poles owned or controlled by electric cooperatives. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3450 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to a program to support the installation of certain emmissions-free generation systems that do not use water in the production of electricity and are located on publicly owned land or government buildings and parking structures. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
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 3584 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to rates charged and credits granted by certain electric utilities to retail customers with on-site solar generation capacity. 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 3602 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the allocation of certain money in the Texas emissions reduction plan fund to fund the energy efficiency grant program. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3701 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3702 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the definition of distributed renewable generation for certain generation systems installed on publicly owned land. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 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 3760 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to advanced meter deployment. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3822 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to a prohibition on the use of an interlocal agreement to purchase energy or energy-related services. House: Government Efficiency & Reform No action taken in committee
SB 79 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 199 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the annual evaluation of water use by owners or operators of electric generating facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
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 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 349 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to standards for power lines. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 405 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 410 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
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 599 83-0 (2013) 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 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 633 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed
SB 662 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the composition of the drought preparedness council. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 735 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to using the system benefit fund for the support of certain programs for low-income electric customers. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 795 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the composition and powers of a governing body in certain municipalities. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 815 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the disconnection of electric or gas utility service. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 958 83-0 (2013) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the liability of certain special-purpose districts or authorities providing water to a purchaser for the generation of electricity. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 960 83-0 (2013) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the franchise tax of certain nonqualified affiliates. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 961 83-0 (2013) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to access by members of certain electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives. Filed
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 1219 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to a customer's right to privacy of smart meter collected data. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1239 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
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 1280 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to attaining reserve capacity margins in power regions to meet expected peak demand. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1284 83-0 (2013) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 1337 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the powers of the governing body of a public utility in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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 1364 83-0 (2013) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the computation of an electric utility's income taxes. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1453 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to rates charged and credits granted by certain electric utilities to retail customers with on-site solar generation capacity. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1468 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
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 1577 83-0 (2013) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the election of directors of certain electric cooperatives. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1586 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to distributed renewable generation of electricity. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 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 65 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the inclusion of the total cost of residential retail electricity in advertisements and contracts. 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 822 82-0 (2011) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to reducing mercury emissions from electric generating facilities; providing for an administrative penalty. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
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 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 1165 82-0 (2011) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1176 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1204 82-0 (2011) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the removal of certain restrictions on the ability to switch retail electric providers. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1374 82-0 (2011) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1445 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the prices a retail electric provider charges certain residential customers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1485 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al. Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 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 1753 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the threshold amount at which public utilities are required to report a transaction. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
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 1863 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to utilities' expenditures for recharging stations for electric vehicles. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 1997 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark Relating to customer choice for certain state agencies served by a municipally owned electric utility. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2044 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 2133 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: 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 2356 82-0 (2011) Author: Simpson, David Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain private entities. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending 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 2619 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2677 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark Relating to customer choice for school districts served by municipally owned electric utilities and electric cooperatives. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 2715 82-0 (2011) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the continuation of and powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial utility consumers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 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 3016 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to energy aggregation by counties in certain areas. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
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 3137 82-0 (2011) Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al. Relating to the construction and operation of combined heating and power facilities in certain municipalities. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
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 3213 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to certain fees charged by retail electric providers and aggregators. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3248 82-0 (2011) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to disclosure of certain offers for the sale of electricity in wholesale transactions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3251 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the provision for notice and comment for pollution control projects. House: Environmental Regulation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3259 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy. House: Energy Resources No action taken in committee
HB 3260 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to loans for energy improvements. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 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 3595 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to energy efficiency goals and energy efficiency programs. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 3610 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
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 3802 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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 108 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to a customer's right to choose a retail electric provider in the deregulated electric market. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 109 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to benefits and protections for residential electric customers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 312 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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, Steve
Sponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to distributed generation of electric power. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 366 82-0 (2011) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the repeal of information disclosure exemptions for public power utilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 453 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
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 504 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
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 689 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 781 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: 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, Robert
Sponsor: 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, 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 937 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: 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 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 979 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John Relating to energy efficiency market emission reduction credit programs established by emission reduction credit organizations. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 981 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: 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 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 1125 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: 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, Glenn
Sponsor: 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 1153 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: 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 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 1230 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the construction and operation of combined heating and power facilities in certain municipalities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1393 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the use of contracts by local governments to purchase electricity. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1434 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to certain low-income weatherization programs. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1539 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1567 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the threshold amount at which public utilities are required to report a transaction. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1613 82-0 (2011) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the application of the public meetings and public information laws to public power utilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1693 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1743 82-0 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to access by members of certain electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 1793 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow recreational use of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
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
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 239 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to a study of the proportion of this state's electric energy that can be generated using renewable energy technology. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 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 366 81-0 (2009) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to creating a task force to review electric energy generation policies and to study the state's long-term demand for electric generation capacity. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 444 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the issuance of estimated customer bills by electric utilities and retail electric providers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 667 81-0 (2009) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 695 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the establishment of a loan incentive program to promote energy efficiency in apartment buildings. House: Energy Resources Left pending in subcommittee
HB 783 81-0 (2009) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the liability of an electric utility that allows recreational use of land that the utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 840 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to rates charged by an electric utility or retail electric provider on acquisition by another electric utility or retail electric provider. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 841 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons, or persons with special medical needs. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 995 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to notice of expiration and price change in certain retail electric service contracts. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 1002 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda 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 Referred to State Affairs
HB 1053 81-0 (2009) Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara Relating to a grace period from the statement issue date for payment of services to certain electric utilities and related entities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1097 81-0 (2009) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to contract expiration dates on electric bills. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1140 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to a franchise tax credit for the purchase and installation of solar energy devices connected to an electric transmission or distribution system. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 1156 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1160 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to notice of contract expiration in retail electric service contracts. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 1519 81-0 (2009) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to the disconnection of electric services to certain customers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 1643 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by certain renewable energy technology generators. House: State Affairs Subcommittee members named
HB 1646 81-0 (2009) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to electric utility energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office. House: Energy Resources Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1655 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers. House: State Affairs Subcommittee members named
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 1697 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to a solar energy technology generation incentive program to be administered by electric utilities. House: Energy Resources Left pending in subcommittee
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 1718 81-0 (2009) Author: Thibaut, Kristi Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1767 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1797 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to notice of a price change in retail electric service contracts. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1798 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1799 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
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 1836 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the prices a retail electric provider charges certain residential customers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1837 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to regulation of electric services. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1866 81-0 (2009) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to distributed renewable generation of electric power. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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, Harvey
Sponsor: 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 2306 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the use of a customer's utility bill payment data. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2345 81-0 (2009) Author: Thibaut, Kristi Relating to the rate charged for electric service by a provider of last resort. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 2485 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Phil Relating to the inclusion of gas and electric transmission and distribution costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2497 81-0 (2009) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to a conditional reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions from certain coal-fired electric generating facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
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 2532 81-0 (2009) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to coordinating information regarding the location of infrastructure to which the supply of electric service is critical to the public health and safety or for emergency management purposes. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2638 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to the requirement that affected landowners be notified of a proposed change to the route of a new electric transmission line. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2653 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al. Relating to authorizing design-build procedures for construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain utility projects located in certain areas. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2770 81-0 (2009) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of certain air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process for electric generating facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2771 81-0 (2009) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the computation of total revenue in relation to facilities that use a carbon gasification technology to generate electricity. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
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 2780 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 2781 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the development and implementation of a wholesale market structure for ERCOT. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 2809 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the licensing of a journeyman lineman. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2811 81-0 (2009) Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al. Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide. House: Energy Resources Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2850 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David | et. al. Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy. House: Energy Resources Left pending in subcommittee
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 2852 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to a prohibition on retail electric providers including a change of law provision in a contract for retail electric service. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2879 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2960 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 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 3115 81-0 (2009) Author: Otto, John Relating to the computation of income tax expense for electric utilities. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 3145 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to the goal for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy technologies other than sources using wind energy. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 3190 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
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, Dan
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of transmission facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3333 81-0 (2009) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas-Louisiana border region economic development steering committee; authorizing an assessment. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3345 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency. House: Energy Resources Subcommittee members named
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 3375 81-0 (2009) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to energy efficiency measures and technologies. House: Energy Resources Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3381 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the regulation of the maintenance of telephone and electric utility poles. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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 3478 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
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 3664 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to a requirement of a permit or permit amendment from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the construction or modification of an electric generating facility in the coastal zone of this state that uses wind power. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
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 3743 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3787 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the relocation of utilities on certain highways and county roads. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 3820 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to the governance and disclosure requirements of electric cooperative corporations and the review of complaints of electric cooperative corporation members by the Office of the Attorney General. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3842 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the duties of a municipally owned electric utility when operating outside the municipality. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 3894 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the provider of last resort. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3897 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the tax rate for certain retail electric providers. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 3942 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to a pilot test of an advanced control technology for the reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 4011 81-0 (2009) Author: Weber, Randy | et. al. Relating to the use of money in the system benefit fund to purchase advanced meters for low-income customers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4012 81-0 (2009) Author: Weber, Randy Relating to the procedure for acting on an application for an air contaminant emissions permit, permit amendment, or permit renewal review for an electric generating facility. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 4059 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the monitoring of electric generation offers in the ERCOT power region. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4082 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to reducing mercury emissions from electric generating facilities; providing for an administrative penalty. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 4098 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to distributed solar generation of electric power. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4107 81-0 (2009) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
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 4239 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the creation of a solar and distributed renewable generation incentive program. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 4248 81-0 (2009) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the location of wind energy electric generating facilities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4304 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to the granting or renewal of certain easements on or leases of certain university land. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
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 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 4384 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired or petroleum coke-fired electric generating facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
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 4636 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to energy efficiency audits and improvement loans for customers of electric utilities and transmission and distribution utilities. House: Energy Resources Left pending in subcommittee
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
HB 4645 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the recovery of transmission costs imposed on electric cooperatives and certain utilities in ERCOT. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4747 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al. Relating to the powers of the Westchase District. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 123 81-0 (2009) Author: Hancock, Kelly Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage clean energy projects. House: Energy Resources Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 123 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 126 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 130 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 136 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the Texas Global Warming Solutions Act; imposing a fee and providing a penalty. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 211 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to a requirement that an electric utility meet certain energy efficiency goals before receiving a rate increase. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 229 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
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 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 483 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al. Relating to the establishment of incentives by this state for the implementation of certain projects to capture and sequester in geological formations carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
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, Troy
Sponsor: 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, Kevin
Sponsor: 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 598 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to a pilot revolving loan program for retrofitting public school buildings with photovoltaic solar panels and associated energy efficiency improvements. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
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 620 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the state's goal for non-wind renewable electric generating capacity. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 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 760 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al. Relating to a pilot test of an advanced control technology for the reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
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 792 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 921 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: 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 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 1047 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by a combined municipally owned electric, water, and wastewater utility situated in an economically distressed area within 30 miles of the Lower Texas Gulf Coast. House: Natural Resources
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 1102 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1191 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to this state's goal for reducing statewide peak electric demand through demand response and load management programs. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1226 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the location of wind energy electric generating facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1227 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the location of wind energy electric generating facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1419 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
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 1423 81-0 (2009) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1468 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to notice of expiration and price change in retail electric service contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
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 1481 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1482 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the development and implementation of a wholesale market structure for ERCOT. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1492 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: 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 1697 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the tax rate for certain retail electric providers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1761 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to retail electric providers protecting customer deposits. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1762 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a temporary moratorium for disconnection of electric service for certain customers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1772 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: 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 1865 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the provider of last resort. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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, Troy
Sponsor: 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 2039 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to requiring certain critical facilities to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 2111 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide; providing for the issuance of bonds. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2128 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to fixed price contracts for residential retail electric service. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2129 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the certification of retail electric providers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2130 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to providers of last resort. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2165 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2236 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on Major State Calendar
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 2496 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Westchase District. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
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
SCR 86 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1492. Signed by the Governor
SJR 39 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage advanced clean energy projects. Senate: Finance 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 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 514 80-0 (2007) Author: Farabee, David | et. al. Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
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 577 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al. Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
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 646 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 826 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities. House: Government Reform Left pending in committee
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 999 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the adoption of energy efficiency and conservation standards for the design, construction, and renovation of public school instructional facilities. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1013 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to crediting electricity sold to manufacture recycled products toward this state's goal for renewable energy. House: Regulated Industries No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1102 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to relocating or adjusting certain utility facilities. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1114 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the annual privilege fee required to be paid to the commissioner of the General Land Office by the grantee of an easement to use certain public land for certain purposes. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
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 1214 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1217 80-0 (2007) Author: Straus, Joe Relating to allowing a municipal electric utility to enter into hedging contracts for certain commodities. House: Regulated Industries Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1282 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the state's goal for electric energy generation capacity. House: Regulated Industries Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
HB 1386 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to regulation of the decommissioning costs of certain nuclear-powered commercial electric generating units. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
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 1415 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to crediting public schools for the value of electricity generated by solar panels on public school building rooftops. House: Government Reform
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1474 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the exclusion of certain costs from income and resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 1475 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the exclusion of certain costs from income and resources in determining eligibility for nutritional assistance. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
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 1749 80-0 (2007) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to negotiate contracts for electricity. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1886 80-0 (2007) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement methods of certain political subdivisions and certain other entities for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain projects. House: Government Reform
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1900 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil Relating to the imposition of certain administrative penalties related to market power regulation violations in the electric power market. House: Regulated Industries No action taken in committee
HB 1901 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil Relating to the assessment of generation market-share of power generation companies. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
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 1937 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the compensation of certain executive officers of certain electric utilities and affiliated retail electric providers. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
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 1950 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for byproducts sold by electric generating facilities that use integrated gasification combined cycle technology. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1951 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the computation of total revenue in relation to electric generating facilities that use integrated gasification combined cycle technology. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1952 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the eligibility of new electric generating facilities and new industrial facilities that use gasification technology for economic benefits authorized by the Texas Economic Development Act. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1958 80-0 (2007) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al. Relating to allowing a customer to interconnect a renewable energy system to a utility's electric transmission and distribution system. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2082 80-0 (2007) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to fees for canceling or terminating retail electric service. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 2096 80-0 (2007) Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to utility connections on certain tracts of property in certain counties near an international border. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/07
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 2226 80-0 (2007) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the creation of a Tex Sun solar energy system rebate program. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2320 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
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 2388 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the emission of nitrogen oxides by certain electric generating facilities during certain months and to incentives for the construction of certain facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 2521 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to a temporary moratorium on permits for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities and to a contemporaneous study of the projected demand for electric generating capacity in this state and the potential for and consequences of reducing or meeting that demand by various means. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 2713 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to studies, plans, and projects concerning electric generation capacity or electric energy storage, transmission, or distribution. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2794 80-0 (2007) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to the requirements for granting a certificate of convenience and necessity that includes the construction of an electric generating facility that uses wind power. House: Regulated Industries No action taken in subcommittee
HB 2809 80-0 (2007) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the construction, purchase, ownership and operation of electrical energy storage by a utility, and providing for a definition. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
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 2847 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of certain air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process for electric generating facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 2848 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to creating a task force to review electric energy generation policies and certain permits for operation of electric generation facilities and to study the state's long-term demand for electric generation capacity. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 2937 80-0 (2007) Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al. Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in certain areas of the state. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 2994 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to certain agreements made with electric power generation facilities under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and to similar agreements and compliance reports under the Texas Economic Development Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2999 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the generation of hydroelectric power by the Sabine River Authority in the Toledo Bend Reservoir. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3005 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to electric service reliability measures. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3019 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to recovery of certain investments by electric utilities. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 3050 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to monitoring and testing in connection with mercury emissions from coal-fired electric generating facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 3109 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al. Relating to the authority of the governor to contract in relation to a clean coal project. House: Energy Resources Postponed
HB 3110 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al. Relating to indemnification requirements relating to a clean coal project. House: Energy Resources Postponed
HB 3111 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al. Relating to a franchise tax credit for purchasing electricity from a clean coal project. House: Energy Resources Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3112 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al. Relating to certain matters regarding a clean coal project, including contracting authority and indemnification requirements, liability, representation of a state agency by the attorney general, and monitoring of sequestered carbon dioxide. House: Energy Resources Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3241 80-0 (2007) Author: Straus, Joe Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3243 80-0 (2007) Author: Straus, Joe Relating to requiring the installation of solar power generation panels in the construction of public schools. 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 3255 80-0 (2007) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to authority of an electric cooperative to use unclaimed money to assist low-income customers in paying their electric bills. 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 3348 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the mechanism by which prices are established in the competitive wholesale electric energy and capacity markets in Texas. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3349 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the availability of baseload generation at a price reflective of its cost in this state's competitive wholesale market. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3359 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to standards for the issuance of a preconstruction permit under the Clean Air Act for certain electric generating facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 3498 80-0 (2007) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3603 80-0 (2007) Author: Kuempel, Edmund Relating to municipal power agencies. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3644 80-0 (2007) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations. House: Regulated Industries Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3655 80-0 (2007) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to a moratorium on the issuance of air contaminant emissions permits for certain electric generating facilities that may impair this state's efforts to host the United States Department of Energy FutureGen clean coal technology project. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3656 80-0 (2007) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to a conditional reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions from certain coal-fired electric generating facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 3693 80-0 (2007) Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to energy demand, energy load, energy efficiency incentives, energy programs, and energy performance measures. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
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 3859 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to certain applications filed with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Environmental Regulation Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3895 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the interconnection of a customer's renewable energy system to a utility's electric transmission and distribution system. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3896 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to a program to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired electric generating facilities. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 3897 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to establishing a goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from electric generation in this state to 1990 levels not later than 2020. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3903 80-0 (2007) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the state's goal of installing additional electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation technologies. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3909 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to requiring a preference for the use of less-polluting electric generating facilities. House: Regulated Industries Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3939 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to carbon dioxide emissions for electric generating units. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
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 2854 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 482. Reported enrolled
HR 2894 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1386. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
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 169 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
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 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 495 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to allowing a municipal electric utility to enter into hedging contracts for certain commodities. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 756 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to relocating or adjusting certain utility facilities. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 787 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to negotiate contracts for electricity. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 860 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 945 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the Texas Global Warming Solutions Act; imposing a fee and providing a penalty. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 1177 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to a pilot test of an advanced control technology for the reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1235 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the state's goal of installing additional electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation technologies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1259 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market. 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 1401 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1430 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1458 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the authority of the governor to contract in relation to a clean coal project. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 1459 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to indemnification requirements and other matters relating to a clean coal project. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 1460 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to a franchise tax credit for purchasing electricity from a clean coal project. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1461 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to certain matters regarding a clean coal project, including contracting authority and indemnification requirements, liability, representation of a state agency by the attorney general, and monitoring of sequestered carbon dioxide. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1522 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the state's goal for electric energy generation capacity. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1547 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to regulation of the decommissioning costs of certain nuclear-powered commercial electric generation units. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1574 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the use of the surface of land in connection with certain activities associated with the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
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 1710 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the authority of certain taxing units to enter into an agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act or the Texas Economic Development Act with the owner of certain electric power generation facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1770 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the development of a comprehensive energy plan. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1771 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the duties of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the state implementation plan for national ambient air quality standards. Senate: Natural Resources No action taken in committee
SB 1800 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to air contaminant emissions permits for coal-fired or lignite-fired electric generating facilities. Senate: Natural Resources No action taken in committee
SB 1810 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the creation, re-creation, and powers of municipal power agencies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1824 80-0 (2007) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to electric service reliability measures. 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


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