Texas 89th Legislature
Utilities--electric
16 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 22 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
16 bills require immediate attention
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the inclusion of certain provisions in lease agreements for wind or solar power facilities.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
Relating to electric service quality and reliability; providing an administrative penalty.
Utilities--electric Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (33)
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 authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service; providing an administrative penalty.
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 creation of a list of priority facilities by electric utilities.
Relating to the creation of a list of priority facilities by electric utilities.
Relating to notice provided to a retail electric customer of the procedure for requesting vegetation management near a transmission or distribution line.
Relating to notice provided to a retail electric customer of the procedure for requesting vegetation management near a transmission or distribution line.
Relating to the affirmation required to be made by an operator as part of an application to the Railroad Commission of Texas for an extension of the deadline for plugging an inactive well; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the affirmation required to be made by an operator as part of an application to the Railroad Commission of Texas for an extension of the deadline for plugging an inactive well; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct an electric transmission line.
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to construct an electric transmission line.
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 subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
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 authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
Relating to an alternative capital recovery process for certain utilities.
Relating to an alternative capital recovery process for certain utilities.
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 planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation.
Relating to the planning for, interconnection and operation of, and costs related to providing service for certain electrical loads and to the generation of electric power by a water supply or sewer service corporation.
Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.
Relating to funding for certain volunteer fire departments, to the preparation for and the prevention, management, and potential effects of wildfires, and to emergency communications in this state.
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 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 the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system.
Relating to public information regarding the rates of a transmission and distribution utility.
Relating to public information regarding the rates of a transmission and distribution utility.
Relating to a customer guide to home solar energy devices.
Relating to a customer guide to home solar energy devices.
Relating to electric service quality and reliability; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to electric service quality and reliability; providing an administrative penalty.
Relating to a capacity cost recovery rider for certain electric utilities.
Relating to a capacity cost recovery rider for certain electric utilities.
Relating to a financing mechanism allowing electric utilities to obtain recovery of costs associated with a weather-related event or other natural disaster; granting authority to issue bonds.
Relating to a financing mechanism allowing electric utilities to obtain recovery of costs associated with a weather-related event or other natural disaster; granting authority to issue bonds.
Relating to the reliability of the electricity supply chain.
Relating to the reliability of the electricity supply chain.
Relating to loans and grants awarded from the Texas energy fund.
Relating to loans and grants awarded from the Texas energy fund.
Relating to the regulation of emissions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality during an event affecting electric demand or grid reliability.
Relating to the regulation of emissions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality during an event affecting electric demand or grid reliability.
Relating to critical infrastructure and utilities, including affiliation with certain foreign entities of certain persons working or participating in the electricity market; authorizing and increasing administrative penalties.
Relating to critical infrastructure and utilities, including affiliation with certain foreign entities of certain persons working or participating in the electricity market; authorizing and increasing administrative penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on utilities--electric passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 33 laws related to utilities--electric. These bills were authored by 18 different legislators and address various aspects of utilities--electric policy in Texas.
- Did utilities--electric bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Utilities--electric legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 17 Senate bills and 16 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most utilities--electric bills?
- The leading authors of utilities--electric legislation include Rep. Ken King (R) with 6 bills, Rep. Phil King (R) with 4 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 4 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on utilities--electric issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for utilities--electric legislation?
- Among the 33 utilities--electric bills enacted, 13 have critical compliance urgency and 17 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to utilities--electric in Texas law?
- Utilities--electric legislation frequently overlaps with Utilities, Public Utility Commission, Energy. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for utilities--electric legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 22 of the 33 utilities--electric bills (67%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on utilities--electric policy.
- When do Texas utilities--electric laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some utilities--electric bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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