Subject Energy | Current
| State | Bill | Summary/Title | Last Action![]() |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | HB2148 | Relating to the motor fuel tax on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; providing penalties; imposing a tax. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-23 Senate passage reported |
| TX | HB2446 | Relating to the definitions of advanced clean energy projects and clean energy projects and to franchise tax credits for certain of those projects. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-23 Signed in the House |
| TX | HB2500 | Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of solar energy property. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-23 Signed in the House |
| TX | SB700 | Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 House appoints conferees-reported |
| TX | SB916 | Relating to quorums and meetings by teleconference of the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council and the Texas Bioenergy Research Committee. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Sent to the Governor |
| TX | HB2712 | Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of energy storage systems used for the control of air pollution in a nonattainment area. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-22 Reported enrolled |
| TX | SB533 | Relating to a review of cost savings to state agencies and institutions of higher education under energy savings performance contracts. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-21 Reported enrolled |
| TX | SB1727 | Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-21 House passage as amended reported |
| TX | SB241 | 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. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-20 Not again placed on intent calendar |
| TX | HB994 | Relating to the applicability of state law regulating the decommissioning costs of certain newly constructed commercial nuclear-powered electric generating facilities. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-18 Signed by the Governor |
| TX | SB902 | Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-18 See remarks for effective date |
| TX | SB1239 | Relating to distributed renewable generation and compensation for excess electricity generated by distributed renewable generation. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-17 Not again placed on intent calendar |
| TX | SB1648 | Relating to the motor fuel tax on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; providing penalties. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-17 |
| TX | HB546 | Relating to the creation of renewable energy reinvestment zones and the abatement of ad valorem taxes on property of a renewable energy company located in such a zone. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Left pending in subcommittee |
| TX | SB385 | Relating to authorizing assessments for water and energy improvements in regions designated by municipalities and counties; imposing a fee. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Sent to the Governor |
| TX | HB1736 | Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-16 Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments |
| TX | HB1115 | Relating to the eligibility for grants for natural gas fueling stations under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-09 Placed on General State Calendar |
| TX | HB3110 | Relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-09 Placed on General State Calendar |
| TX | SB1586 | Relating to distributed renewable generation of electricity. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-08 |
| TX | HB3168 | Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-07 Committee report sent to Calendars |
| TX | SB617 | Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing fees. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-06 Committee report sent to Calendars |
| TX | HB168 | Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts; providing clarification of existing authority with regard to the imposition or use of certain assessments, fees, or taxes; providing authority to change a fee or repeal a tax. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-02 Laid on the table subject to call |
| TX | HB3351 | Relating to the ownership or operation of a motor vehicle dealership by a manufacturer of motor vehicles powered only by electricity or battery. [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-01 Committee report sent to Calendars |
| TX | HB2338 | Relating to the enforcement of restrictive covenants regarding solar panels. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-30 Left pending in committee |
| TX | SB614 | Relating to an electric utility surcharge to assist owners of certain historic structures with electric bill payments and to promote energy conservation and efficiency. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-29 Not again placed on intent calendar |
| TX | HB2746 | Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax for certain energy-efficient products. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-29 Left pending in committee |
| TX | SB1030 | Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of energy storage systems used for the control of air pollution in a nonattainment area. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-25 Reported from s/c favorably with substitute |
| TX | HB1522 | Relating to the regulation of energy efficiency professionals; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-23 Left pending in committee |
| TX | HB3726 | Relating to certain testing of residential structures. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-23 Left pending in committee |
| TX | HB3658 | Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-23 Left pending in committee |
| TX | SB1468 | 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. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-23 Left pending in committee |
| TX | SB535 | Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax for certain energy-efficient products. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-22 No action taken in subcommittee |
| TX | HB3822 | Relating to a prohibition on the use of an interlocal agreement to purchase energy or energy-related services. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-22 No action taken in committee |
| TX | SB1529 | Relating to an exemption from property taxation for certain facilities that convert landfill generated methane into renewable natural gas. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-18 Left pending in subcommittee |
| TX | HB1144 | Relating to availability of certain information regarding energy use and efficiency of certain residential property. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-17 Left pending in committee |
| TX | HB2695 | Relating to municipal authority to regulate wind turbines in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-17 No action taken in committee |
| TX | HB3214 | Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind-powered distributed electric generation for public school property. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-17 Left pending in committee |
| TX | HB1182 | Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-15 Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
| TX | SB1278 | Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of solar energy property. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-15 Left pending in subcommittee |
| TX | HB3836 | Relating to the establishment of a motor vehicle mileage fee program for certain motor vehicles by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-10 Left pending in subcommittee |
| TX | SB1659 | Relating to manufacturers and distributors of only all electric-powered or all battery-powered motor vehicles. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-03 Left pending in committee |
| TX | SB1275 | Relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-02 Left pending in committee |
| TX | HB314 | Relating to the abolition of the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division program administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-27 Left pending in committee |
| TX | HB2026 | Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-27 Left pending in committee |
| TX | HB2894 | Relating to reports on energy use at buildings of certain governmental entities and energy efficiency projects for those buildings. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-25 |
| TX | HB3583 | Relating to renewable energy technology capable of serving peak demand. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-25 |
| TX | SB1781 | Relating to the eligibility for grants for natural gas fueling stations under the Texas natural gas vehicle grant program. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-25 |
| TX | HB3843 | Relating to providing, facilitating, or aiding the use of solar power or other alternative energy source in public schools. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-25 |
| TX | HB3780 | Relating to the regulation of liquid propane gas tanks on residential property. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-25 |
| TX | HB3702 | Relating to the definition of distributed renewable generation for certain generation systems installed on publicly owned land. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-25 |


