Texas 89th Legislature
Renewable Energy
2
Bills Enacted
1
Critical Urgency
1
High Cost Impact
2
Bill Authors
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 1 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
1 bill requires immediate attention
Renewable Energy Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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2 days with filingsNov 12 - Feb 24
2
House Bills
2
Regular
50%
Democrat
50%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
critical1
moderate1
Cost Impact
high1
medium1
Leading Authors
1
1
All Bills (2)
HB912
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.
Author: Joseph MoodyRegular Session
HB3229
Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Author: Stan LambertRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on renewable energy passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to renewable energy. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of renewable energy policy in Texas.
- Did renewable energy bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Renewable Energy legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most renewable energy bills?
- The leading authors of renewable energy legislation include Rep. Joseph Moody (D) with 1 bills, Rep. Stan Lambert (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on renewable energy issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for renewable energy legislation?
- Among the 2 renewable energy bills enacted, 1 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 renewable energy in Texas law?
- Renewable Energy legislation frequently overlaps with Energy, Energy--general, Internet. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for renewable energy legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 renewable energy bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on renewable energy policy.
- When do Texas renewable energy laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some renewable energy bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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