Texas 89th Legislature
Energy
5 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 20 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
5 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the inclusion of certain provisions in lease agreements for wind or solar power facilities.
Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar roof tiles.
Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
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All Bills (23)
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.
Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar roof tiles.
Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar roof tiles.
Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund.
Relating to the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program and the Texas economic development fund.
Relating to the inclusion of certain provisions in lease agreements for wind or solar power facilities.
Relating to the inclusion of certain provisions in lease agreements for wind or solar power facilities.
Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage facilities; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to the projects undertaken by a public improvement district, municipal management district, water control and improvement district, fresh water supply district, or municipal utility district.
Relating to the projects undertaken by a public improvement district, municipal management district, water control and improvement district, fresh water supply district, or municipal utility district.
Relating to permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas for commercial surface disposal facilities.
Relating to permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas for commercial surface disposal facilities.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Relating to temporary emergency electric energy facilities.
Relating to temporary emergency electric energy facilities.
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Relating to an exemption for drillers or operators of closed-loop geothermal injection wells from certain requirements applicable to persons involved in activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Relating to exempting certain transactions from regulation by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Relating to exempting certain transactions from regulation by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Relating to third-party review of property development documents and inspections of improvements related to those documents, including home backup power installations.
Relating to third-party review of property development documents and inspections of improvements related to those documents, including home backup power installations.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state.
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding health physics education in this state.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Workforce Commission of an advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.
Relating to a customer guide to home solar energy devices.
Relating to a customer guide to home solar energy devices.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to designate certain persons as the operator of an orphaned oil or gas well.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to designate certain persons as the operator of an orphaned oil or gas well.
Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.
Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on energy passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 23 laws related to energy. These bills were authored by 16 different legislators and address various aspects of energy policy in Texas.
- Did energy bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Energy legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 12 Senate bills and 11 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most energy bills?
- The leading authors of energy legislation include Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 4 bills, Rep. Phil King (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Ken King (R) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on energy issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for energy legislation?
- Among the 23 energy bills enacted, 5 have critical compliance urgency and 12 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to energy in Texas law?
- Energy legislation frequently overlaps with Utilities, Utilities--electric, Energy--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for energy legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 20 of the 23 energy bills (87%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on energy policy.
- When do Texas energy laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some energy bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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