Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB3229 imposes strict financial assurance and reporting mandates on any facility recycling wind, solar, or battery energy storage components. If you accept these materials and hold title to them, you must now post a financial instrument (bond or letter of credit) covering 100% of the third-party estimated disposal costs. This effectively ends the "store now, process later" business model without secured capital.
Rep. Stan Lambert·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-05-29). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
highSignificant operational investment may be required.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB3229
HB3229 imposes strict financial assurance and reporting mandates on any facility recycling wind, solar, or battery energy storage components. If you accept these materials and hold title to them, you must now post a financial instrument (bond or letter of credit) covering 100% of the third-party estimated disposal costs. This effectively ends the "store now, process later" business model without secured capital.
HB3229 was authored by Texas Representative Stan Lambert during the Regular Session.
HB3229 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 29, 2025.
HB3229 is enforced by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The regulatory priority for HB3229 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3229 is estimated as "high". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3229 addresses topics including civil remedies & liabilities, energy, energy--general, energy--solar and energy--wind.
Key dates for HB3229: Effective date is 2025-05-29. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3229 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of Up to $500 per day, per violation for Accepting, processing, or repurposing specified renewable energy components for compensation without submitting required reports and financial assurance.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB3229 primarily affects energy companies and power generators. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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