Texas 89th Legislature
Energy--solar
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 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 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.
Energy--solar Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (6)
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 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 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 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 customer guide to home solar energy devices.
Relating to a customer guide to home solar energy devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on energy--solar passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 6 laws related to energy--solar. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of energy--solar policy in Texas.
- Did energy--solar bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Energy--solar legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 3 House bills and 3 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most energy--solar bills?
- The leading authors of energy--solar legislation include Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 2 bills, Rep. Stan Lambert (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Phil King (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on energy--solar issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for energy--solar legislation?
- Among the 6 energy--solar bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to energy--solar in Texas law?
- Energy--solar legislation frequently overlaps with Energy, Utilities, Utilities--electric. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for energy--solar legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 6 energy--solar bills (83%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on energy--solar policy.
- When do Texas energy--solar laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some energy--solar bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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