HB 223 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to notice of a scheduled disconnection of water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 795 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to a municipality's ability to enforce zoning and other land use regulations against electric companies.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 853 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks by certain non-ERCOT utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to sell retail electric power.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of rates for certain non-ERCOT utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to a website operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas that enables customers to choose retail electric service plans and providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1446 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to use of an electric cooperative's easements or property for broadband service.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1503 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the sale of electric power to and the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts of electric power for certain public customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1766 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1768 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the consideration of employee compensation and benefits in establishing the rates of electric and gas utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2011 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the affordability of electric power for certain public retail customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by river authorities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of implementing certain renewable energy standards.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the registration and regulation of customer choice consultants by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to procedures for imposing certain administrative penalties or disgorgement orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sale of electric power to certain public customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2553 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2829 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal of wind power facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to on-site distributed generation and energy storage resources.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to procedures for imposing certain administrative penalties or disgorgement orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to a study of potential rules, procedures, and protocols to eliminate or compensate for market distortion caused by certain federal tax credits.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3341 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requirements for adding a dwelling unit that has individual unit metering to an electric service plan; imposing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3645 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the registration and regulation of brokers by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3777 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to priority of payment for certain electrical service claims against the estates of certain decedents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3867 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of facilities for the transmission of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to allowable utility charges by a county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4054 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a landowner petition to partition and transfer a geographic portion of a service area of an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the required payment of taxes by an owner of a property used for nuclear electric power generation who appeals certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to safety and inspection requirements for certain utilities that provide electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to nonsubmetered billing for water or wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 4449 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain electric energy storage equipment requirements to municipally owned utilities and electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4755 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1397.
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 14 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to broadband service or facilities provided by an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 454 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain areas outside of ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks by certain non-ERCOT utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of rates for certain non-ERCOT utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1012 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain electric energy storage equipment requirements to municipally owned utilities and electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1098 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to rates for electricity charged by certain municipally owned utilities and to the use of revenue from the rates.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to electricity service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the submission of certain utility reports in electronic form.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to regulation of mergers and consolidations of power generation companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1358 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to procedures for imposing certain administrative penalties or disgorgement orders by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to requirements for maintaining and decommissioning certain wind-powered generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1435 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to notice and public hearing requirements relating to a major modification of an existing transmission line.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1497 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the registration and regulation of brokers by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for regional proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1938 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of facilities for the transmission of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 2066 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sale of electric power to certain public customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to metering and billing requirements for certain apartment houses, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicles.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a study of the elimination of the effects of federal renewable energy subsidies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to safety and inspection reporting requirements for certain utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 407 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that contract with political subdivisions for certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1166 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1228 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies; decreasing the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1427 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a municipality's ability to enforce zoning and other land use regulations against electric companies.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1458 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1459 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to limitations on the use of municipal electric utility system revenues by certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1460 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to electricity service provided by municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1461 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the partition and transfer of a geographic portion of service area certificate of convenience and necessity by municipally owned electric utility systems.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1475 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to electricity service provided by retail electric providers; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1633 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to bill payment assistance programs offered by certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1665 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the regulation of cross-border electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1685 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to sell retail electric power.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1717 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to wind energy conversion systems and facilities and the rights of owners of land on which the systems and facilities are located; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2235 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to accounting principles applicable to pension and other postemployment benefit expenses for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2346 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to exempting certain customers from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the disposition of real property interests by navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain non-ERCOT areas.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2576 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to studies by the Public Utility Commission of Texas analyzing electric rates.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2824 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to requiring the Public Utility Commission of Texas to monitor and report on the deployment of advanced metering systems in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2910 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to electric rates imposed on residential customers by certain electric utilities in the ERCOT region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2944 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to standards used by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to evaluate proposed routes of a transmission project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the funding through greenhouse gas emissions fees of energy efficiency programs administered by certain utilities; authorizing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3379 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility process for customer service benefits.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3399 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to a study by the Geo-Technology Research Institute on existing and potential programs to improve energy efficiency.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certain places of worship.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3656 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to authority of an electric utility customer to choose not to have an advanced meter.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4012 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to notice of a scheduled disconnection of water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certificate of convenience and necessity for transmission-only utilities in the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 83 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to protection of energy critical infrastructure from electromagnetic, geomagnetic, physical, and cyber-attack threats.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 559 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 735 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to periodic rate adjustment by and to certain transactions involving electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 736 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to a report on the sale of retail electric power by the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 758 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to bill payment assistance programs offered by certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1002 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to accounting principles applicable to pension and other postemployment benefit expenses for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1145 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the deployment of advanced metering and meter information networks in certain non-ERCOT areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1510 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certain places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1597 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct an evaluation and submit a report regarding the use of wind and solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater on real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1920 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to electric industry market power rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to benefit programs provided by retail electric providers and certificated telecommunications utilities for low-income customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1999 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to energy resources planning for electric generation in ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2069 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2070 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to limitations on the use of municipal electric utility system revenues by certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 199 85-1 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of an electric utility to impose a rate or charge on an owner of solar or wind electric generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of energy critical infrastructure.
Filed
HB 489 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to customer protections related to smart thermostat services marketing and contracts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 575 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the notice of contract expiration provided to retail electric customers by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 857 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 862 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to requiring an electric utility to notify certain landowners of its application for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line facility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 962 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the amount of installed electric generation capacity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an annual report of residential electric customer complaints.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to extending the period over which the balance of the system benefit fund is to be eliminated.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1368 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to annual permits to move certain equipment; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1418 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by general law municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1535 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to rates of and certificates of convenience and necessity for certain non-ERCOT electric utilities; authorizing a surcharge.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1926 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operations of a municipally owned utility or municipal power agency; affecting a provision that is subject to criminal penalties; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 2080 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the creation and implementation of a greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2184 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2253 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on retail electric service minimum usage fees and usage credits.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2254 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to certain fees, charges, or credits based on a customer's electricity use in areas where competition has been introduced.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a studies on the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2561 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the allocation of congestion rents in the ERCOT wholesale market.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2563 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to persons who solicit customers on behalf of a retail electric provider; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2647 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2715 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to the operation of a municipally owned utility.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2716 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to the operation of certain municipally owned utilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the authority and obligations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3084 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the recovery of certain expenses by an electric utility in a ratemaking proceeding; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3288 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to regulation of congestion charges in the electricity market.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3343 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3391 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the election of directors of certain electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to authority of an electric utility customer to choose not to have an advanced meter; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3451 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the election of directors of certain electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3457 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the methods of recovery of stranded environmental compliance costs by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3552 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid, making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3732 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the eligibility of property used for a large-scale electric energy storage facility for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3801 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to water and electric utility services provided to certain federal agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to limitations on the use of municipal electric system revenues by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HCR 73 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Recalling H.B. No. 1926 from the Senate for further consideration.
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the methods of recovery of stranded environmental compliance costs by certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 635 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the eligibility of property used in connection with renewable energy electric generation through the use of wind power for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 734 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the setting of annual interest rates for utility deposits by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the governance of certain municipal power agencies; providing authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 774 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to studies on the rates of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 776 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the operations of a municipally owned utility or municipal power agency; providing authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 777 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to restrict participation in the retail electric market for significant violations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
SB 841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to rates of and certificates of convenience and necessity for certain non-ERCOT electric utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 931 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the goal for renewable energy and competitive renewable energy zones.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
SB 932 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to retain assistance for federal proceedings affecting certain electric utilities and consumers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 933 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to review transmission interconnections that enable imports or exports from the ERCOT power grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to recovery of costs for pilot programs to measure energy savings that result from water conservation programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1044 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter and to liability for damages caused by an advanced meter.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1122 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1271 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the recovery of certain expenses by an electric utility in a ratemaking proceeding; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1284 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the development of electricity demand response programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1398 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas on securing critical infrastructure from electromagnetic, geomagnetic, terrorist, and cyber-attack threats.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1444 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1500 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority and obligation of this state to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1826 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the regulation of the amount of installed electric generation capacity.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1827 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1840 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to standards for the Public Utility Commission of Texas to grant or deny certain certificates of convenience and necessity.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1945 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to electricity service provided by municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority and obligations of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SCR 20 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Urging the United States Congress to provide Department of Homeland Security funds for the protection of the Texas electric grid.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 303 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 425 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the notice provided to retail electric customers by retail electric providers of contract expiration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the system benefit fund fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 550 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers; lowering the amount of a fee; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 711 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the computation of an electric utility's income taxes.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 775 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to using the system benefit fund for the support of certain programs for low-income electric customers.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 796 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the licensing of a journeyman lineman.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 898 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to standards for power lines.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 994 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1024 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1086 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to interruption of electric service by a residential landlord.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1148 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of a municipality's expenses in a ratemaking proceeding for electric or gas utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1171 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to civil liability for certain damages caused by advanced meters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1293 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate the connection of electric service in the unincorporated area of the county.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1570 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the determination of the amount of energy available for sale from a clean energy project to a wholesale power purchaser.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the rates for water service, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1687 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the composition and powers of a governing body in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1735 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the exclusion of certain taxable entities from a combined group for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1772 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the disconnection of electric or gas utility service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 1962 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities offer a standard retail service package on a standard form with standard terms to a customer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2026 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2049 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a qualifying cogeneration facility's ability to sell electric energy to multiple purchasers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2194 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to demand-side electric energy resources in the competitive electric market.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2196 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to compensation for surplus electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2391 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2446 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the definitions of advanced clean energy projects and clean energy projects and to franchise tax credits for certain of those projects.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the liability of certain special-purpose districts or authorities providing water to a purchaser for the generation of electricity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the regulation of certain telecommunications services markets and rates.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2692 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to establish an economic development program to promote the construction of small-scale electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2752 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2814 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the use of utility usage information by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2920 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the consideration of adequate alternatives to resolve transmission constraints.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3147 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the degree to which power generation facilities consume or adversely impact water in this state.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3168 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3189 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3214 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3355 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to cable operators' attachments on distribution poles owned or controlled by electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3450 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to a program to support the installation of certain emmissions-free generation systems that do not use water in the production of electricity and are located on publicly owned land or government buildings and parking structures.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3583 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to renewable energy technology capable of serving peak demand.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3584 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to rates charged and credits granted by certain electric utilities to retail customers with on-site solar generation capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3590 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter on the customer's property.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the allocation of certain money in the Texas emissions reduction plan fund to fund the energy efficiency grant program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3701 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3702 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the definition of distributed renewable generation for certain generation systems installed on publicly owned land.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to electric reliability standards adopted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3760 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to advanced meter deployment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3822 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to a prohibition on the use of an interlocal agreement to purchase energy or energy-related services.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
No action taken in committee
SB 79 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 199 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the annual evaluation of water use by owners or operators of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of advanced meters and the interconnection of ERCOT with another grid; requiring a study on the health effects of advanced meters; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the system benefit fund fee.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 326 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 349 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to standards for power lines.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 410 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the management and operation of certain municipally owned electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 488 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to discounted utility rates for public educational institutions; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 599 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities offer a standard retail service package on a standard form with standard terms to a customer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to retail electric provider customer choice information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 614 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 662 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the composition of the drought preparedness council.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 735 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to using the system benefit fund for the support of certain programs for low-income electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 795 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the composition and powers of a governing body in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 815 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the disconnection of electric or gas utility service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 958 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the liability of certain special-purpose districts or authorities providing water to a purchaser for the generation of electricity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 960 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the franchise tax of certain nonqualified affiliates.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 961 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to access by members of certain electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
Filed
SB 981 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1139 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the exclusion of hospital facilities from a rolling blackout.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1219 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a customer's right to privacy of smart meter collected data.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1257 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a settlement in a contested case involving an integrated utility operating outside of ERCOT in areas of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1279 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to cost recovery for certain demand-side electric energy resources in the competitive electric market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1280 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to attaining reserve capacity margins in power regions to meet expected peak demand.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1284 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the development and operation of advanced brackish desalination projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1337 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers of the governing body of a public utility in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1351 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to demand-side electric energy resources in the competitive electric market.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1364 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the computation of an electric utility's income taxes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to rates charged and credits granted by certain electric utilities to retail customers with on-site solar generation capacity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1478 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the satisfaction of annual renewable energy requirements by certain utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1577 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the election of directors of certain electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1586 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to distributed renewable generation of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1655 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Public Utility Commission of Texas to direct the comptroller to return the unappropriated balance of the system benefit fund to retail electric customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 55 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating money from the system benefit fund for the purpose of returning system benefit fund fees to retail electric customers.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
HB 58 83-2 (2013)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to customer protections related to smart thermostat services marketing and contracts.
Filed
HB 30 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the disconnection of retail electric service on certain days of the week.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 65 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the inclusion of the total cost of residential retail electricity in advertisements and contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 211 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 225 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 340 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generator.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 519 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the application of certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities to certain schools and nonprofit athletic or sports associations.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 540 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the allocation of the value of certain federal allowances for carbon dioxide emissions granted to certain electric or gas utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 774 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 776 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 822 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to reducing mercury emissions from electric generating facilities; providing for an administrative penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 971 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to electric transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1006 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities offer a standard retail service package on a standard form with standard terms to a customer.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1064 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain customers from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1165 82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1176 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1204 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the removal of certain restrictions on the ability to switch retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1374 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1445 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the prices a retail electric provider charges certain residential customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1485 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1509 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to notice of the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1629 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs, public information regarding energy efficiency programs, and the participation of loads in certain energy markets.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1753 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the threshold amount at which public utilities are required to report a transaction.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1815 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to competition in the electric utility market of certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1863 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to utilities' expenditures for recharging stations for electric vehicles.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1986 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1997 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to customer choice for certain state agencies served by a municipally owned electric utility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2044 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2083 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas' authority to disgorge revenue obtained as a result of certain violations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2134 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2222 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to regulation of electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2264 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to net metering for public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the regulation of distributed renewable generation of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2356 82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain private entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2498 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain non-ERCOT utilities to comply with energy efficiency goals.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2677 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to customer choice for school districts served by municipally owned electric utilities and electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2710 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to cable attachments to electric facilities of electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2715 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the continuation of and powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial utility consumers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2762 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to continuity of retail electric service during the pendency of an appeal of an order revoking the license of a retail electric provider.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2766 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the use of energy storage equipment or facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2961 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a program for the development of solar energy industry in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3016 82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to energy aggregation by counties in certain areas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3126 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to priorities for restoration of electric service following an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3137 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the construction and operation of combined heating and power facilities in certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3200 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3205 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter installed.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3213 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to certain fees charged by retail electric providers and aggregators.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3248 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to disclosure of certain offers for the sale of electricity in wholesale transactions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3251 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the provision for notice and comment for pollution control projects.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3259 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.
House: Energy Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 3260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to loans for energy improvements.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3262 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the procedure for interconnecting small-scale commercial renewable generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3532 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3558 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to information used by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to settle or resettle a market participant's load or certain trade days.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3595 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to energy efficiency goals and energy efficiency programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 3610 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3669 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the funding for and user friendliness of the website operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to provide information regarding the power to choose retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3802 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3853 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a gas or electric corporation to use certain land to construct or operate a transmission line.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 69 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 94 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale of electric energy produced by distributed renewable generation owners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 108 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a customer's right to choose a retail electric provider in the deregulated electric market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 109 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to benefits and protections for residential electric customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 312 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 319 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 330 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to renewable energy capacity, jobs, and trading credits.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
SB 365 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 366 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the repeal of information disclosure exemptions for public power utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 453 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 492 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a distributed solar generation incentive program.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 497 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 504 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to discounted utility rates for school districts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 661 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the continuation and functions, as applicable, of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas and to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas; imposing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Point of order sustained
SB 689 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 781 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the repeal of certain legislative oversight committees and certain rulemaking authority of the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 854 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to notice provided to affected landowners of applications for transmission line certificates of convenience and necessity by electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 855 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 924 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the duties of certain utilities regarding energy efficiency reports and emergency notification systems.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 937 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to priorities for restoration of electric service following an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 940 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to competition in the electric utility market of certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 948 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities offer a standard retail service package on a standard form with standard terms to a customer.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 950 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to retail electric provider customer choice information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 979 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to energy efficiency market emission reduction credit programs established by emission reduction credit organizations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 981 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of distributed renewable generation of electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1053 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1125 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs, public information regarding energy efficiency programs, and the participation of loads in certain energy markets.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1153 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to participate in certain proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1219 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the Internet website operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to provide information regarding a customer's power to choose retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1230 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the construction and operation of combined heating and power facilities in certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1393 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the use of contracts by local governments to purchase electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1434 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to certain low-income weatherization programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1539 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1567 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the threshold amount at which public utilities are required to report a transaction.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1613 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the application of the public meetings and public information laws to public power utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1693 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1743 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to access by members of certain electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 1793 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow recreational use of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1910 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Margo, Dee | et. al.
Relating to the delay of the transition to competition in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council service area and to net metering and energy efficiency goals and programs for utilities in that area.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 230 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain schools, nonprofit athletic or sports associations, municipally owned facilities, summer camps, places of worship, and fairgrounds from certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 239 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a study of the proportion of this state's electric energy that can be generated using renewable energy technology.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 278 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 280 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 366 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to creating a task force to review electric energy generation policies and to study the state's long-term demand for electric generation capacity.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 444 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the issuance of estimated customer bills by electric utilities and retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 491 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to allowing customers to opt out of provider of last resort default service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 630 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the regulation and governing bodies of independent organizations that govern power regions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 631 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the regulation of retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 634 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to establishing a carbon dioxide "cap and trade" program to enable participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 667 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 695 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the establishment of a loan incentive program to promote energy efficiency in apartment buildings.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 783 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the liability of an electric utility that allows recreational use of land that the utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 840 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to rates charged by an electric utility or retail electric provider on acquisition by another electric utility or retail electric provider.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 841 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons, or persons with special medical needs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 870 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to transition to competition in the Southwestern Electric Power Company service area.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 995 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to notice of expiration and price change in certain retail electric service contracts.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1002 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1053 81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Relating to a grace period from the statement issue date for payment of services to certain electric utilities and related entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1097 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to contract expiration dates on electric bills.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1140 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the purchase and installation of solar energy devices connected to an electric transmission or distribution system.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 1156 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1160 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to notice of contract expiration in retail electric service contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1182 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the administration and purposes of the system benefit fund and the eligibility of customers for benefits under certain programs financed by the system benefit fund and other programs.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1243 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by a retail electric customer's on-site generator.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
HB 1374 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain demand charges by transmission and distribution utilities to certain schools and nonprofit athletic or sports associations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1378 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1390 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order certain electric providers to provide power to other electric providers during a natural disaster or declared emergency.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1464 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to offer electric services within the service area of another certificate holder.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1519 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the disconnection of electric services to certain customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency, including load management and demand response in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1620 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the procedure by which prices are established in competitive wholesale electric energy and capacity markets.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1643 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to net metering for retail electric service customers and compensation for excess electricity generated by certain renewable energy technology generators.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1646 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1655 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the rights of distributed renewable generation owners and certain parties who provide distributed renewable generation to retail electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 1695 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities create and implement a plan for infrastructure improvement and maintenance.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1697 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a solar energy technology generation incentive program to be administered by electric utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1698 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1718 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1767 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1797 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to notice of a price change in retail electric service contracts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1798 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1799 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to information that must be included on certain electric bills.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1822 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the use of certain terms by certificated telecommunications utilities, retail electric providers, and electric utilities in retail bills, and to notice of expiration or price change for certain retail electric products.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1836 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the prices a retail electric provider charges certain residential customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1837 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to regulation of electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1866 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to distributed renewable generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1900 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the requirement that electric utilities use standardized written contracts in providing services to customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1904 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to benefits and protections for certain residential electric service customers.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2052 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to electric service reliability measures.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2079 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to studying the feasibility of mechanisms to decouple certain electric utility revenues from the volume of sales of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2216 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula
Relating to the regulation of the maintenance of telephone and electric utility poles.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2282 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2305 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to security deposits for customers of retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2306 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the use of a customer's utility bill payment data.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2345 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to the rate charged for electric service by a provider of last resort.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2421 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the independent organization certified to perform certain functions for a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2485 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the inclusion of gas and electric transmission and distribution costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2497 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to a conditional reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions from certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2520 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the state's goal for electric generating capacity derived from emerging renewable energy resources.
House: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2532 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to coordinating information regarding the location of infrastructure to which the supply of electric service is critical to the public health and safety or for emergency management purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2638 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that affected landowners be notified of a proposed change to the route of a new electric transmission line.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2653 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to authorizing design-build procedures for construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain utility projects located in certain areas.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2770 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of certain air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process for electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2771 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the computation of total revenue in relation to facilities that use a carbon gasification technology to generate electricity.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2776 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the requirement for commercially reasonable, long-term contracts for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2780 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2781 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the development and implementation of a wholesale market structure for ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2782 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2809 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the licensing of a journeyman lineman.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2811 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide.
House: Energy Resources
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2850 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2851 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the right of certain entities to intervene in enforcement actions regarding market power abuse.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2852 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to a prohibition on retail electric providers including a change of law provision in a contract for retail electric service.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2879 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2960 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3045 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the development of a solar energy visualization platform by the State Energy Conservation Office.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3090 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the formation and certification of a new municipally owned electric utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3115 81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the computation of income tax expense for electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3125 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the change in fuel mandates for the percent of megawatts of generating capacity installed.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3145 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the goal for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy technologies other than sources using wind energy.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3190 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3245 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to certain protections for customers in the restructured electric services market.
House: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
HB 3249 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the display of month-to-month prices on www.powertochoose.org.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3251 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to a requirement that electric utilities and natural gas utilities notify the owner and manager of a multiunit residential property on the disconnection of service of a resident.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3309 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for the construction of transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3333 81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas-Louisiana border region economic development steering committee; authorizing an assessment.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3345 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to this state's goal for energy efficiency.
House: Energy Resources
Subcommittee members named
HB 3357 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to mergers and acquisitions in the electric industry.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3375 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to energy efficiency measures and technologies.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3381 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of the maintenance of telephone and electric utility poles.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a solar generation incentive program.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3406 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3478 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3533 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to surcharges for advanced metering of electric utility services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3546 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a study of the provision of retail electric service and the regulation of components of the electric utilities industry.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3664 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a requirement of a permit or permit amendment from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the construction or modification of an electric generating facility in the coastal zone of this state that uses wind power.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3706 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Tex Sun solar energy system rebate program.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3728 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to certain rates charged by retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3743 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3787 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the relocation of utilities on certain highways and county roads.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3820 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the governance and disclosure requirements of electric cooperative corporations and the review of complaints of electric cooperative corporation members by the Office of the Attorney General.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3842 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the duties of a municipally owned electric utility when operating outside the municipality.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3894 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the provider of last resort.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3897 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the tax rate for certain retail electric providers.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 3942 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a pilot test of an advanced control technology for the reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 4011 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.
Relating to the use of money in the system benefit fund to purchase advanced meters for low-income customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4012 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, Randy
Relating to the procedure for acting on an application for an air contaminant emissions permit, permit amendment, or permit renewal review for an electric generating facility.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 4059 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the monitoring of electric generation offers in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4082 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to reducing mercury emissions from electric generating facilities; providing for an administrative penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 4098 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to distributed solar generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4107 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4233 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4235 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to the approval of an application for a certificate of convenience and necessity by the Texas Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4239 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the creation of a solar and distributed renewable generation incentive program.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4248 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the location of wind energy electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4304 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the granting or renewal of certain easements on or leases of certain university land.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4309 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants or loans by an electric utility or transmission and distribution utility deploying advanced metering technology for use with renewable energy.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4330 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to a study concerning the feasibility and viability of certain time-differentiated pricing schemes for electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4384 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired or petroleum coke-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 4458 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to research development and deployment of emerging technology in the area of electricity storage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4579 81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to distributed generation of electric power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to cost recovery by a transmission and distribution utility of distribution system costs.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4636 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to energy efficiency audits and improvement loans for customers of electric utilities and transmission and distribution utilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 4641 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the deployment of advanced electric distribution networks.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4645 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the recovery of transmission costs imposed on electric cooperatives and certain utilities in ERCOT.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4747 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Westchase District.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 123 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage clean energy projects.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 123 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 126 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 130 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 136 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the Texas Global Warming Solutions Act; imposing a fee and providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 211 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a requirement that an electric utility meet certain energy efficiency goals before receiving a rate increase.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 229 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 265 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to benefits and protections for certain residential electric customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 396 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the factors the Public Utility Commission of Texas must consider in determining an electric utility's rate of return.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 427 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to energy demand and incentives for distributed renewable generation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 428 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the requirement that retail electric providers give notice to customers before permanently ceasing to operate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 464 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 483 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of incentives by this state for the implementation of certain projects to capture and sequester in geological formations carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 545 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a distributed and wholesale solar generation incentive program and to encouraging the use of solar energy devices.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 546 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 547 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to transition to competition in the Southwestern Electric Power Company service area.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 598 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to a pilot revolving loan program for retrofitting public school buildings with photovoltaic solar panels and associated energy efficiency improvements.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 600 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a solar energy technology generation incentive program to be administered by electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 601 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the state goal for energy efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 618 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of net metering by certain electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 620 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the state's goal for non-wind renewable electric generating capacity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 631 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a loan incentive program to promote energy efficiency in apartment buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 681 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the ability of electric utilities to provide electric service during a major power outage.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 760 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to a pilot test of an advanced control technology for the reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 769 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 792 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 921 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 975 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a loan program to encourage the use of renewable energy technology and the making of energy efficiency improvements; providing for the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1047 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by a combined municipally owned electric, water, and wastewater utility situated in an economically distressed area within 30 miles of the Lower Texas Gulf Coast.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
SB 1102 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1191 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to this state's goal for reducing statewide peak electric demand through demand response and load management programs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1226 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the location of wind energy electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1227 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the location of wind energy electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1419 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1420 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale of electric energy produced by distributed renewable generation owners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1423 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to goals for renewable energy capacity derived from renewable energy sources other than sources using wind energy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1468 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to notice of expiration and price change in retail electric service contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1480 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1481 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1482 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the development and implementation of a wholesale market structure for ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1492 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas and to the provision of power during a natural disaster or declared emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1697 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the tax rate for certain retail electric providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1700 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the governing body of an independent organization for a power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1761 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to retail electric providers protecting customer deposits.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1762 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a temporary moratorium for disconnection of electric service for certain customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1772 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address market power abuse, including the right to order restitution for violations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1865 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the provider of last resort.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1885 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to strategies to better protect electric transmission and distribution assets against natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1913 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1972 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to studying the feasibility of mechanisms to decouple certain electric utility revenues from the volume of sales of electricity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2039 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring certain critical facilities to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 2111 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the implementation of and incentives for projects involving the capture, transportation, injection, sequestration, geologic storage, or abatement of carbon dioxide; providing for the issuance of bonds.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2128 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to fixed price contracts for residential retail electric service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2129 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the certification of retail electric providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2130 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to providers of last resort.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2165 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of electricity generation offers received by ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2236 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the exemption of certain electric cooperatives from certain regulations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 2349 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to distributed generation of electric power by natural gas powered generation facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2496 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Westchase District.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 2588 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to certain protections for customers in the restructured electric services market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SCR 86 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Ritter, Allan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1492.
Signed by the Governor
SJR 39 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide and guarantee loans to encourage advanced clean energy projects.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
HB 269 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 395 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the possible development of a plan to reregulate the electric market in this state.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 467 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to an energy efficiency products pilot program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 491 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 514 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 551 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits provided under the system benefit fund programs.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 552 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to electric market safeguards after the expiration of the price to beat.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 553 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to market power abuse in the wholesale electricity market and pricing safeguards in certain markets; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 577 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 624 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the securitization of the nonbypassable delivery rates of transmission and distribution utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 646 80-0 (2007)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 826 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the use of motion sensor technology in certain state buildings, public school facilities, and higher education facilities.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 935 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to market power abuse in the wholesale electricity market; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 999 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of energy efficiency and conservation standards for the design, construction, and renovation of public school instructional facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1013 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to crediting electricity sold to manufacture recycled products toward this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1102 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to relocating or adjusting certain utility facilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1114 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the annual privilege fee required to be paid to the commissioner of the General Land Office by the grantee of an easement to use certain public land for certain purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1189 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to competition and customer choice in the retail electric power market; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 1190 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 1192 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to administration of the system benefit fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 1202 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a private cause of action for electric market power abuse.
House: Civil Practices
Considered in Calendars
HB 1214 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1217 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to allowing a municipal electric utility to enter into hedging contracts for certain commodities.
House: Regulated Industries
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1282 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for electric energy generation capacity.
House: Regulated Industries
Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
HB 1386 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to regulation of the decommissioning costs of certain nuclear-powered commercial electric generating units.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1394 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the provision of electricity in this state; providing civil penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 1415 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to crediting public schools for the value of electricity generated by solar panels on public school building rooftops.
House: Government Reform Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1474 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the exclusion of certain costs from income and resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1475 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the exclusion of certain costs from income and resources in determining eligibility for nutritional assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1487 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits provided under the system benefit fund programs.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 1749 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to negotiate contracts for electricity.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1886 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement methods of certain political subdivisions and certain other entities for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain projects.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1900 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the imposition of certain administrative penalties related to market power regulation violations in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 1901 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the assessment of generation market-share of power generation companies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 1902 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving the Public Utility Commission and the wholesale electric market monitor.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 1937 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the compensation of certain executive officers of certain electric utilities and affiliated retail electric providers.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 1945 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the administrative penalty procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 1950 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for byproducts sold by electric generating facilities that use integrated gasification combined cycle technology.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1951 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the computation of total revenue in relation to electric generating facilities that use integrated gasification combined cycle technology.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1952 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the eligibility of new electric generating facilities and new industrial facilities that use gasification technology for economic benefits authorized by the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1958 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to allowing a customer to interconnect a renewable energy system to a utility's electric transmission and distribution system.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2082 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to fees for canceling or terminating retail electric service.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 2096 80-0 (2007)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to utility connections on certain tracts of property in certain counties near an international border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2178 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the legislature's goal for electric generation capacity using combined heat and power technology.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2226 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Tex Sun solar energy system rebate program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2320 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2355 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reregulation of retail electric services.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 2362 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a greenhouse gas "cap and trade" program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2388 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the emission of nitrogen oxides by certain electric generating facilities during certain months and to incentives for the construction of certain facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2521 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a temporary moratorium on permits for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities and to a contemporaneous study of the projected demand for electric generating capacity in this state and the potential for and consequences of reducing or meeting that demand by various means.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2713 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to studies, plans, and projects concerning electric generation capacity or electric energy storage, transmission, or distribution.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2794 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the requirements for granting a certificate of convenience and necessity that includes the construction of an electric generating facility that uses wind power.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 2809 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the construction, purchase, ownership and operation of electrical energy storage by a utility, and providing for a definition.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2818 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council and to the recovery of certain transmission costs by electric utilities in those areas.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2847 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of certain air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process for electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2848 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to creating a task force to review electric energy generation policies and certain permits for operation of electric generation facilities and to study the state's long-term demand for electric generation capacity.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2937 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in certain areas of the state.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2994 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to certain agreements made with electric power generation facilities under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and to similar agreements and compliance reports under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 2999 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the generation of hydroelectric power by the Sabine River Authority in the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3005 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to electric service reliability measures.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3019 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to recovery of certain investments by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 3050 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to monitoring and testing in connection with mercury emissions from coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3109 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governor to contract in relation to a clean coal project.
House: Energy Resources
Postponed
HB 3110 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to indemnification requirements relating to a clean coal project.
House: Energy Resources
Postponed
HB 3111 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for purchasing electricity from a clean coal project.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3112 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to certain matters regarding a clean coal project, including contracting authority and indemnification requirements, liability, representation of a state agency by the attorney general, and monitoring of sequestered carbon dioxide.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3241 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3243 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to requiring the installation of solar power generation panels in the construction of public schools.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3244 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to energy efficiency incentive programs administered by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3245 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to electric energy efficiency goals and programs.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3255 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to authority of an electric cooperative to use unclaimed money to assist low-income customers in paying their electric bills.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3337 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the development and use of a comprehensive energy plan and to a corresponding temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3344 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the regulation of the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3348 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the mechanism by which prices are established in the competitive wholesale electric energy and capacity markets in Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3349 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the availability of baseload generation at a price reflective of its cost in this state's competitive wholesale market.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3359 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to standards for the issuance of a preconstruction permit under the Clean Air Act for certain electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3498 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3603 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to municipal power agencies.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3644 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations.
House: Regulated Industries
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3655 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to a moratorium on the issuance of air contaminant emissions permits for certain electric generating facilities that may impair this state's efforts to host the United States Department of Energy FutureGen clean coal technology project.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3656 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to a conditional reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions from certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3693 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to energy demand, energy load, energy efficiency incentives, energy programs, and energy performance measures.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3705 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the consumer protection authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to telecommunications and retail electric services.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3790 80-0 (2007)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of transmission rights to electricity.
House: Regulated Industries
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
HB 3859 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to certain applications filed with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3895 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the interconnection of a customer's renewable energy system to a utility's electric transmission and distribution system.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3896 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a program to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired electric generating facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3897 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to establishing a goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from electric generation in this state to 1990 levels not later than 2020.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3903 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal of installing additional electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation technologies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3909 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to requiring a preference for the use of less-polluting electric generating facilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3939 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to carbon dioxide emissions for electric generating units.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HCR 292 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 624.
Filed
HR 2854 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 482.
Reported enrolled
HR 2894 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1386.
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 65 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to reconstituting the system benefit fund as a trust fund and to uses of the fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 169 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 216 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the securitization of the nonbypassable delivery rates of transmission and distribution utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 292 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the financing of the system benefit fund and the purposes for which the fund may be used.
Senate: Finance
Posting rule suspended
SB 293 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the consideration of an electric utility's effective use of competitive procurement methods in determining the utility's rate of return.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 444 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of electricity in this state; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 482 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to competition and customer choice in the retail electric power market; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Motion withdrawn
SB 483 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 485 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to administration of the system benefit fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 495 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to allowing a municipal electric utility to enter into hedging contracts for certain commodities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 756 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to relocating or adjusting certain utility facilities.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 787 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to negotiate contracts for electricity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 860 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a temporary moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 896 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas with regard to certain transactions.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Meeting cancelled
SB 945 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the Texas Global Warming Solutions Act; imposing a fee and providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1177 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to a pilot test of an advanced control technology for the reduction of nitrogen oxides emissions.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1235 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the state's goal of installing additional electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation technologies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1258 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the development of a plan to reregulate the electric market in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1259 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1357 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a TexSun Solar Energy System Rebate Program.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1401 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1430 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1458 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of the governor to contract in relation to a clean coal project.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 1459 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to indemnification requirements and other matters relating to a clean coal project.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 1460 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for purchasing electricity from a clean coal project.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1461 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to certain matters regarding a clean coal project, including contracting authority and indemnification requirements, liability, representation of a state agency by the attorney general, and monitoring of sequestered carbon dioxide.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1522 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the state's goal for electric energy generation capacity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1547 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to regulation of the decommissioning costs of certain nuclear-powered commercial electric generation units.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1574 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the use of the surface of land in connection with certain activities associated with the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1586 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the allocation of transmission rights to electricity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1710 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of certain taxing units to enter into an agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act or the Texas Economic Development Act with the owner of certain electric power generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1770 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the development of a comprehensive energy plan.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1771 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the duties of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the state implementation plan for national ambient air quality standards.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1800 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to air contaminant emissions permits for coal-fired or lignite-fired electric generating facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1810 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation, re-creation, and powers of municipal power agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1824 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to electric service reliability measures.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1878 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the delay of retail electric competition in the areas of the state covered by the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 62 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that funds collected from retail electric customers for the system benefit fund be dedicated for expenditure to provide for bill payment assistance, customer education, and low-income home energy conservation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SR 1250 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1386.
Reported enrolled
HB 161 79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 165 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the purposes for which the system benefit fund may be used.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 301 79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the purposes for which the system benefit fund may be used.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 554 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 555 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to safeguards for customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 989 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to recovery of certain transmission investments of electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 991 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to enter into voluntary emissions reduction agreements with owners of stationary sources or groups of stationary sources.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1369 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to consumer choice for and disconnection from service of certain commercial electric service customers.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 1565 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to establishing a state goal for electric generation capacity using certain emerging generation technologies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1567 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the transition to competition of certain electric utilities outside of ERCOT.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1671 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hunter, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1698 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain municipal electric utilities to invest funds held in a decommissioning trust.
House: Regulated Industries
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1777 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to regulation of the electric power market and energy efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1798 79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for electric generation capacity by renewable energy technologies and the rate treatment of utility expenditures for interconnecting generating capacity by certain renewable technologies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2022 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the legislature's goal for energy efficiency in this state and related energy efficiency programs.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2076 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of revenue generated by municipally owned electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2201 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to implementing a clean coal project in this state.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2244 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the payment and recovery of municipal charges and costs by providers of electricity.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2245 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2265 79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to meeting the state's goal for electric generation capacity by renewable energy technologies and the rate treatment of utility expenditures for interconnecting generating capacity by certain renewable technologies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2290 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Delwin | et. al.
Relating to proportional representation of the public entities participating in certain municipal power agencies on the boards of directors of those municipal power agencies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2577 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to air pollutant emissions from electric generating facilities; providing for an administrative penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2644 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to delay in the deregulation of certain electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2692 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2723 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to cost allocations in power regions.
House: Regulated Industries
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2724 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2729 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to metering services in areas of this state open to competition for retail electric services.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 2730 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to energy conservation and efficiency.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 2774 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the purposes for which the system benefit fund may be used.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2841 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for gas and electricity used in manufacturing and processing.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2943 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to including pension and other postemployment benefits in the computation of rates for electric utilities.
House: Pensions & Investments
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2993 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the generation of hydroelectric power by the Sabine River Authority in the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Filed
HB 3096 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, George
Relating to the energy efficiency goal of electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 3108 79-0 (2005)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the imposition of an energy efficiency tax and to the use of the proceeds to fund education; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3180 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to reduced electric customer fees and continuation of low-income programs established as part of electric utility restructuring.
House: Regulated Industries
No action taken in committee
HB 3323 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the use by electric utilities of credit histories and credit scores in determining rates.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to oversight and accountability of independent system operators.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3337 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to implementing clean coal projects in the state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3382 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to an annual adjustment of franchise fees paid to a municipality by certain providers of electricity.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HCR 238 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Estes, Craig
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2201.
Signed by the Governor
HR 2268 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2201.
Reported enrolled
SB 102 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the purposes for which the system benefit fund may be used.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 408 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas; providing a penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 533 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 710 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to establishing a state goal for electric generation capacity using certain emerging generation technologies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 711 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to metering services provided to certain electricity customers.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 712 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the legislature's goal for energy efficiency and related energy efficiency programs.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 735 79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to delay in the deregulation of certain electric utilities outside of ERCOT.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 743 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to independent organizations in ERCOT and their regulation and certification by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 759 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 761 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to cost allocations in power regions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 763 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to an annual adjustment of franchise fees paid to a municipality by certain providers of electricity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 764 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to regulation of electric generation capacity in the electric power market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 836 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for electric generation capacity by renewable energy technologies and the rate treatment of utility expenditures for interconnecting generating capacity by certain renewable technologies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1075 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the state's goal for electric generating capacity by renewable energy technologies and distributed renewable energy generation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1172 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to energy conservation and efficiency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1232 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to certain powers of river authorities engaged in the distribution and sale of electric energy to the public, including the Lower Colorado River Authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1317 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to requiring certain information regarding critical care residential designation to be printed on bills for residential electric service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1366 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to implementing a clean coal project in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1447 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to including pension and other postemployment benefits in the computation of rates for electric utilities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1464 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to funds to be used for nuclear decommissioning purposes by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1494 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the unbundling of electric utilities in the transition to competitive retail electric markets.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1495 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the securitization of the nonbypassable delivery rates of transmission and distribution utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1506 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to default service for residential customers of an Affiliated Retail Electric Provider.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1523 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to air pollutant emissions from electric generating facilities; providing for an administrative penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1668 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to affiliates of public utilities and regulation of electric utilities with regard to payments to affiliates and unbundling requirements.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1748 79-0 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the development and provision of broadband over electric delivery systems and the development of enhanced electric delivery systems.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SR 1094 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, Craig
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2201.
Reported enrolled
SB 20 79-1 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to this state's goal for renewable energy.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 21 79-1 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
House passage as amended reported
HB 13 79-2 (2005)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.
House: Regulated Industries
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 5 79-2 (2005)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to furthering competition in the communications industry.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 27 79-3 (2006)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the imposition of an energy efficiency tax and to the use of the proceeds to fund education; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 31 79-3 (2006)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to adjusting the "price to beat" for electric utility services to reflect reduced natural gas fuel prices.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 32 79-3 (2006)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 144 79-3 (2006)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the renewable energy credits trading program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 149 79-3 (2006)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the ownership and use of carbon dioxide captured by a clean coal project.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 160 79-3 (2006)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to providing a discounted rate for electricity provided to school districts.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 163 79-3 (2006)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the recovery and securitization of hurricane reconstruction costs incurred by certain electric utilities outside of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas area.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 12 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to adjusting the "price to beat" for electric utility services to reflect reduced natural gas fuel prices.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 18 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the system benefit fund and to eligibility for and enrollment for benefits under the fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 41 79-3 (2006)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the recovery and securitization of hurricane reconstruction costs incurred by certain electric utilities outside of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas area.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SCR 12 79-3 (2006)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Recalling H.B. No. 149 from the House.
Signed by the Governor
HB 1369 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the local registration of retail electric providers.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1531 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the powers and duties of gas and electric corporations.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1616 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to state energy conservation office cooperation with federal programs related to research on and development and demonstration of fuel cells.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1948 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the membership of the electric utility restructuring legislative oversight committee.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1960 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to enter into voluntary emissions reduction agreements with owners of stationary sources or groups of stationary sources.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2335 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a limitation on an electric utility's installed generation capacity.
House: Regulated Industries
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2336 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the duties of an electric utility regarding certain customer requests.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2337 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the purchase of electricity and energy services by political subdivision aggregators.
House: Regulated Industries
Meeting cancelled
HB 2338 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the revocation of a retail electric provider's certificate by the Public Utility Commission of Texas for failure to bill a customer.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2339 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to access to the ERCOT independent system operator portal by a political subdivision aggregator.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2340 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to metering services provided to certain electricity customers.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2357 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to stating the amount of a franchise fee for the provision of electric energy services on a customer's bill.
House: Regulated Industries
Meeting cancelled
HB 2367 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to customers of the state power program.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2414 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2463 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the regulation of certain telecommunications and electric service providers and the enforcement of certain penalties.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2511 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to electric utility service to tenants of marinas.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 2528 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of school districts to purchase electricity through a political subdivision corporation.
House: Public Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2548 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to electric transmission capacity.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2576 78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to renewable energy credits for technology that uses municipal solid waste to create energy.
House: Regulated Industries
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2615 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the reimbursement of expenses in ratemaking proceedings.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2666 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to demonstration and deployment of fuel cells for electric generation.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2745 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the review and approval by the General Land Office of energy acquisition contracts entered into by certain public retail customers.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2910 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the state's goal for electrical generation capacity by renewable energy technologies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2946 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to an annual adjustment of franchise fees paid to a municipality by certain providers of electricity.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 3037 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to energy aggregation by political subdivisions.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 3053 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to delay in the deregulation of certain electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 3265 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to compensation for certain federal production tax credits lost by certain existing renewable generation projects due to lack of electric transmission capabilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 3271 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to development and promotion of renewable energy generation from renewable and distributed electric generation technologies.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 3394 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the methodology of computing municipal franchise compensation payments for electric utilities in a region for which customer choice has been delayed.
House: Regulated Industries
Meeting cancelled
HB 3431 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to promoting economic development by accelerating the commercialization of the fuel cell industry in Texas through a statewide demonstration incentive program, a temporary tax exemption, leveraging federal funds, coordination of research and development, and market analysis.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3469 78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Relating to the collection of electric franchise fees by certain municipalities and counties.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
SB 687 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the authority of school districts to purchase electricity through a political subdivision corporation.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 731 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the local registration of retail electric providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 1039 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to fuel cell demonstration and deployment for electric generation.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1104 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the composition of the electric utility restructuring legislative oversight committee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1164 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to customer safeguards concerning billing for electric service by municipally owned utilities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1201 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to customers of the state power program.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1278 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to security officers for electric cooperatives.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1280 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the regulation of certain successors of electric cooperatives.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1325 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to renewable energy credit for converting solid waste into electric energy.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Natural Resources
Point of order sustained
SB 1381 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the accelerating the commercialization of the fuel cell industry in Texas, through a statewide demonstration incentive program, a temporary tax exemption, leveraging federal funds, coordination of research and development, and market analysis.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1383 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to metering services provided to certain electricity customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1437 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to delay in the deregulation of certain electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1561 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the promotion and development of renewable energy generation from photovoltaic and other renewable distributed generation technologies.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1779 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to resolve certain disputes relating to the rates and terms of transmission service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1792 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the price to beat fuel factor adjustment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1821 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the use of credit scoring and credit history by certain telecommunications and electric service providers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 35 78-3 (2003)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the membership of the electric utility restructuring legislative oversight committee.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 35 78-4 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to funding for public education; imposing taxes and providing penalties.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 412 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zbranek, ZebSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to an extension to file a request to maintain service area certification by a municipally owned utility.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 918 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to ensuring reliable and affordable electricity.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 1047 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of electric cooperative corporations to receive indemnity from certain persons involved in mining lignite.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1692 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to customer protections applicable to certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1808 77-0 (2001)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the authority of the Tarrant Regional Water District, A Water Control and Improvement District, to generate and purchase water power and electric energy and to acquire and dispose of facilities for those purposes.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1902 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to school funding loss attributable to electric utility restructuring and the use of the system benefit fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2107 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the recovery of stranded costs and the crediting of negative stranded costs.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Tagged
HB 2151 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the authority of local governments to aggregate, purchase, and sell energy and natural gas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2156 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain utility customer discounts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2505 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the "price to beat" for residential and small commercial electricity customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2506 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the authority of local governments to purchase electricity and energy services on behalf of citizens.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2507 77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the procedures for establishing the provider of last resort in utility service areas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2552 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the electric utility that operates a nuclear safety asset and the payment of the nuclear safety fee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2661 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to consumer protections relating to the provision of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 2709 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the use of an electric utility's power of condemnation to construct, operate, or maintain an electric transmission line.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2969 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the responsibility for and allocation of renewable energy resources by a generation and transmission electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2983 77-0 (2001)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to adoption of rules for disclosure of proposed new transmission or distribution routes by a utility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3245 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a municipally owned electric utility when operating outside the municipality.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3357 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the power of a river authority engaged in the distribution and sale of electric energy to provide credit support for an affiliated nonprofit corporation.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3483 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the creation, powers, and duties of the Clean Coal Technology Council.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3542 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the purposes for which the system benefit fund may be used.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 289 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the exemption of small hydroelectric facilities from water quality management and watermaster fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 590 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to electric utility service to tenants of marinas; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 996 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the authority of local governments to aggregate, purchase, and sell energy and natural gas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1539 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the powers of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 1616 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the powers of river authorities engaged in the distribution and sale of electric energy and their relationship with affiliated non-profit corporations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1618 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of electric cooperative corporations to receive indemnity from certain persons involved in mining lignite.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1661 77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to access to utility poles of electric and telephone utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 349 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to competition in retail electric markets.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 526 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the restructuring of the electric industry and to the continuation of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 543 76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a person to receive notice of utility service connections.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 552 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the protection of telecommunications and electric services customers.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 630 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the purposes and powers of an electric cooperative corporation serving a border county.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 793 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to ensuring that customers receive reliable and affordable electric energy services with adequate consumer protections.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1062 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the provision of electric transmission services by a river authority.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1730 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the protection of telecommunications and electric services customers; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1892 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to an exemption from sand and gravel permit requirements.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1988 76-0 (1999)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to powers of certain nonprofit cooperative corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2048 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the authority of the state to obtain electricity and to sell or convey that electricity.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2899 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity and to the powers of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2958 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to authorizing a municipal power agency to reduce rates for electricity that are an impediment to economic development.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3121 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the recovery of costs incurred by electric utilities to comply with environmental standards.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3188 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to monitoring and regulation of electric utilities in the provision of energy efficiency products and services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3726 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to customer rights and customer protections to benefit consumers of electric energy.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3734 76-0 (1999)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to affordable electricity and energy efficiency programs for low-income customers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3851 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose a sales and use tax to retire the debt of a municipal power agency created by the municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 7 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to electric utility restructuring and to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Office of Public Utility Counsel, and Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Electric Utility Restructuring - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 86 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the protection of telecommunications and electric services customers; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Electric Utility Restructuring - Special
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 144 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the designation of a person to receive notice of utility service connections.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 168 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the provision of electric transmission services by a river authority.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
SB 707 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to an exemption from sand and gravel permit requirements.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 740 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to liability for damages resulting from contact with a high voltage overhead line.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1075 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to powers of certain nonprofit cooperative corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1152 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the authority of the state to obtain electricity and to sell or convey that electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1243 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to deferred billing for summer electricity use.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1827 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Drew
Relating to authorizing a municipal power agency to reduce rates for electricity that are an impediment to economic development.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1876 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, DrewSponsor: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose a sales and use tax to retire the debt of a municipal power agency created by the municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 446 70-0 (1987)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to certification requirements for certain cogenerators and small power producers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 447 70-0 (1987)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to certificates of convenience and necessity for new electric transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 448 70-0 (1987)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to certain contracts between electric utilities and cogenerators or small-power producers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1063 70-0 (1987)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the discontinuance of utility services to elderly persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1682 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to charges for electrical service at certain wells.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1798 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the regulation of certain utilities by the public utility commission.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
HB 1897 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the power of an electric cooperative corporation to indemnify and to purchases indemnity insurance.
House: Insurance
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 1943 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to the application of strict liability or liability without negligence to the generation, transmission, distribution, sale or use of electric energy.
House: State Affairs
House passage reported
HB 2000 70-0 (1987)
Author: Riley, Randall
Relating to the authority of a municipally-owned electric utility to provide electric service in annexed areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2208 70-0 (1987)
Author: Valigura, Keith
Relating to the purchase of electricity from facilities using solid waste.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
HB 2247 70-0 (1987)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the sales and use taxation of electricity used in the preparation or storage of food.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 2329 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain use, consumption, or loss of electricity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2343 70-0 (1987)
Author: Riley, Randall
Relating to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
House passage reported
HB 2344 70-0 (1987)
Author: Riley, Randall
Relating to the authority of a municipally-owned electric utility to provide electric service in annexed areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2374 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to adjustments for public utility revenues in response to demand reduction initiatives.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
HB 2376 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to electric utilities having excess capacity.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
HCR 32 70-0 (1987)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Endorsing the proposed settlement agreement regarding purchase of electricity for state-owned office buildings in Austin.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SB 141 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Laney, James
Relating to certain contracts between electric utilities and cogenerators or small-power producers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 142 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Laney, James
Relating to the duty of the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding application for certificates of convenience and necessity for new electric transmission facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 143 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to certification requirements for certain cogenerators and small power procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote
SB 650 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the regulation of certain utilities by the public utility commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in s/c
SB 744 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to cogeneration by state agencies; the creation, composition, powers, funding, and duties of the State Cogeneration Council; the ability of the state agencies to charge for excess cogeneration capacity and energy; and the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce rules and regulations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 786 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the power of an electric cooperative corporation to indemnify and to purchase indemnity insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
SB 858 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the application of strict liability or liability without negligence to the generation, transmission, distribution, sale or use of electric energy.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1067 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Richardson, Bob
Relating to service connections by a municipal utility district to individually metered dwelling units.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 1324 70-0 (1987)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to electric utilities having excess capacity.
Senate: State Affairs
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 1440 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the purchase of electricity from facilities using solid waste.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1494 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of fuel cost collection by electric utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/amendments
SCR 13 70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, Don
Endorsing the proposed settlement agreement between the city of Austin and the state regarding purchase of electricity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 100 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for electric utilities providing retail electric utility service in certain municipalities in which municipally-owned electric utilities provide retail electric utility service; and providing that under such Section 55(d), the Commission shall not extend any electric utility's certificated area beyond the limits of the area certificated to such electric utility on June 17, 1983.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1498 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Anita
Amending Section 55, Public Utility Regulatory Act (Article 1446c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) by adding a new subsection (e); relating to the provision of retail electric utility service in certain areas once or currently served by more than one electric retail public utility holding a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 1634 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to agreements between electric utilities with respect to the provision of electric service in areas annexed after January 1, 1986 by municipalities owning electric systems, and establishing procedures for approval of agreements and orders by the Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1638 69-0 (1985)
Author: Clark, Jerry
Relating to certain transactions by an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
Rules suspended
HB 1684 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to appeals by certain ratepayers from utility rate actions by the governing body of a municipality.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1691 69-0 (1985)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to electric rates for certain apartment houses.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 1972 69-0 (1985)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to inclusion of costs of an electric utility's generating plant for ratemaking purposes.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1975 69-0 (1985)
Author: Guerrero, LenaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to appeals by the ratepayers of a municipally owned electric utility outside the municipal limits from utility rate actions by the governing body of a municipality; requiring the Public Utility Commission of Texas to promulgate rules and regulations prescribing the form of rate schedules and other records filed by municipally owned electric utilities in such appeals; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 2018 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency programs and incentives, penalties for new inefficient load, and the authority and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2094 69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to lifeline utility service.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2194 69-0 (1985)
Author: Perez, Nicolas
Relating to the regulation of public utilities, to restructuring of rates for residential customers of certain public utilities, and to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas; defining an offense as a misdemeanor; amending the Public Utility Regulatory Act, as amended (Article 1446c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by amending Subsection (d), Section 3 and Sections 38 and 45 and adding Section 38A; and amending Article 1438, Revised Statutes.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2204 69-0 (1985)
Author: Agnich, Fred
Reaffirming the original purpose of rural electric cooperatives; relating to the ability of rural electric cooperatives to provide electric utility service to areas where central station service is available; delineating the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over the provision of electric utility service by rural electric cooperatives in areas where central station service is available; amending art. 1446c and art. 1528b, V.A.T.S. and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 2215 69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to a senior citizen rate for electrical utilities; providing a definition and a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2271 69-0 (1985)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the prohibition of discontinuance of electric utility service to elderly persons.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2313 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to cogeneration by state agencies; the ability of state agencies to charge for excess cogeneration capacity and energy; the authority of the Public Utility Commission to approve contracts, adopt an enforce rules and regulations, and hold hearings; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2314 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission to adopt rules concerning an apartment house owner's allocation of central system utilities, and to regulate non-submetered mastermeter utilities; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HCR 176 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jackson, LeeSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Creating a special interim committee to examine the issues related to cogeneration and small power production with regard to the future electric needs of the citizens of the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Returned from Senate as amended
SB 860 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Shaw, Larry
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency programs and incentives, penalties for new inefficient load, and the authority and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 977 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to requiring the public utility commission to promulgate rules and regulations prescribing the form of rate schedules and other records filed by municipally owned electric utilities in certain appeals.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
SB 997 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the prohibition of discontinuance of electric utility service to elderly persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
SB 1029 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to a senior citizen rate for electrical utilities; providing a definition and a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in s/c
SB 1030 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to inclusion of costs of an electric utility's generating plant for ratemaking purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
SB 1032 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to agreements between and orders governing electric utilities with respect to the provision of electric service in areas annexed after January 1, 1986, by municipalities owning electric systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
SB 1038 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the regulation of public utilities, to restructuring of rates for residential customers of certain public utilities, and to the powers and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas; defining an offense as a misdemeanor.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in s/c
SB 1195 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to cogeneration by state agencies; the ability of state agencies to charge for excess cogeneration capacity and energy; the authority of the Public Utility Commission to approve contracts, adopt and enforce rules and regulations, and hold hearings; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1215 69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to electric rates for certain apartment houses.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1247 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Hill, Anita
Relating to provisions applied in recertification of certain areas in a municipality to be served retail electric utility service.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SCR 125 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Requesting the establishment of a special interim committee to examine the issues related to cogeneration and small power production with regard to the future electric needs of the citizens of the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HCR 1 69-1 (1985)
Author: Jackson, LeeSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Requesting a special interim committee to examine the issues related to cogeneration and small power production with regard to the future electric needs of the citizens of the State of Texas.
Signed by the Governor
HB 66 69-2 (1986)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the purchase of electricity for state-owned buildings located in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 17 69-2 (1986)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to certain agreements between electric utilities and qualifying congenerators.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 55 69-2 (1986)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the purchase of electricity for state-owned buildings located in the city of Austin, Travis County, Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
HB 4 69-3 (1986)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the purchase of electricity for state-owned buildings located in the city of Austin, Travis County, Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Motion withdrawn
HB 66 69-3 (1986)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the acquisition and transmission of energy by an electric utility.
House: Energy
No action taken in committee
SCR 12 69-3 (1986)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Creating the Task Force on State Electricity Purchase; and requiring the Task Force to make a report to the 70th Legislature.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
HB 159 68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to taxation of the commercial use of gas and electricity.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
HB 416 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Gary
Relating to individual metering or submetering to measure consumption of electricity in certain mobile home parks.
House: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1188 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the regulation of public utilities, to restructuring of rates for residential customers of certain public utilities, and to the powers and duties of the Texas Public Utility Commission; requiring certain follow-up reviews.
House: State Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1255 68-0 (1983)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the powers of an electric copperative corporation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
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HB 1485 68-0 (1983)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the authority of a city, town, or village to make an agreement or contract with a conservation and reclamation district for the purchase of hydroelectric power or energy.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1861 68-0 (1983)
Author: Clark, JerrySponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the creation, organization, powers, duties and financing of certain municipal power agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1996 68-0 (1983)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to requiring a property tax bill to indicate the effect of income generated by a utility owned by the taxing unit on the tax imposed.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HB 2050 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the treatment of electric cooperative corporations as governmental bodies for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2099 68-0 (1983)
Author: Clark, Jerry
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain foreign political subdivisions selling electricity and to a reciprocal exemption of those subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Posting rule suspended
HB 2128 68-0 (1983)
Author: Pierce, GeorgeSponsor: Vale, Bob
Relating to payments by certain municipally owned utilities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
HB 2178 68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to the requirement of the use of peak load pricing by electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
See remarks
HB 2197 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Bob
Relating to election of directors of certain electric cooperative corporations.
House: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2198 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Bob
Relating to election of directors of certain electric cooperative corporations.
House: State Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 2232 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to certificates of public necessity and convenience for utilities providing service in certain municipalities in which municipally-owned utilities provide utility service.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2405 68-0 (1983)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to separate municipal and rural electric systems owned by cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2446 68-0 (1983)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency programs and incentives.
House: State Affairs
No action taken
HCR 148 68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Directing the Public Utility Commission to reaffirm the application of rate criteria that consider both capital-cost and fuel-cost savings to the corresponding electric utility in adopting rules governing cogeneration.
House: State Affairs
See remarks
HJR 82 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, El Franco
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing relief for certain consumers of residential gas and electricity from a portion of the 1/16th of 1% assessment imposed on gross receipts of retail public utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HR 467 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Directing a joint subcommittee of the committees on energy and state affairs to study electric utility rates and inverted block pricing structure.
House: Energy
SB 32 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the taxation of commercial use of gas and electricity.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 639 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to the powers of an electric cooperative corporation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 800 68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the authority of a city, town, or village to make an agreement or contract with a conservation and reclamation district for the purchase of hydroelectric power or energy; providing for validation of certain agreements or contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 896 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the installation of certain electrical conduit in high-density structures.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1079 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the creation, organization, powers, duties, and financing of certain municipal power agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1380 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency programs and incentives, to the authority and duties of the Public Utility Commission, and to procedures for hearings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 1388 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to a merger of a home-rule city's separately owned municipal and rural electric systems; declaring the applicable law after any such merger; and providing an effective date.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1403 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to entities authorized to act as utility corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
SCR 105 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Directing the Public Utility Commission to investigate and identify the problems associated with municipal annexation and multiple certification and determine the full extent to which the commission is authorized to resolve the problems; and directing that the Commission report its findings and progress in resolving this matter to the Legislature by January, 1985.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 138 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Directing the Public Utility Commission to study the cost causation(s)in electrical consumption within and among the residential customer class for each public utility who has filed a rate increase of $10 million or more; directing the Commission to make a report to the Legislature in January, 1985.
Senate: Administration, Special
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SJR 11 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing relief for certain consumers of residential gas and electricity from a portion of the 1/16th of 1% assessment imposed on gross receipts of retail public utilities as defined in Article I of the Public Utility Regulatory Act.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
SB 6 68-1 (1983)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to electric utility energy efficiency programs and incentives, to the authority and duties of the Public Utility Commission, and to procedures for hearings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 22 68-2 (1984)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Directing the Public Utility Commission to take immediate action to resolve all pending issues relating to the encouragement of cogenerated capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 42 68-2 (1984)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Directing the Public Utility Commission to take immediate action to resolve all pending issues relating to the encouragement of cogeneration capacity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SCR 25 68-2 (1984)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Directing the Public Utility Commission to take action to resolve all pending issues relating to the encouragement of small power production, with particular emphasis on renewable forms of energy.
Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Committee on Administration
HB 755 67-0 (1981)
Author: Tow, Rodney
Relating to authority of the board of corrections to grant easements for electrical substations.
House: Security & Sanctions
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 768 67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to jurisdiction of the public utility commission over electric utility rates, operations, and services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 820 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to regulation of solar energy use by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Coauthor authorized
HB 821 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to use of solid waste as fuel for electric utility plants.
House: Energy Resources
Coauthor authorized
HB 1154 67-0 (1981)
Author: Coleman, RonaldSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to a program to demonstrate solar electric repowering.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1216 67-0 (1981)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to application of the Public Utility Regulatory Act to small power producers and cogenerators of electricity.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1432 67-0 (1981)
Author: Browder, LarrySponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and financing of certain municipal power agencies and validating proceedings creating such agencies and certain actions of such agencies.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1492 67-0 (1981)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Relating to powers of municipalities over the rates, operations, and services of electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
