Exisitng Texas Energy Legislation

Senate Bill 5, 77th Texas Legislature

Senate Bill 7, 76th Texas Legislature

House Bill 2548 78th Texas Legislature: Authorizes PUC to order construction of electric transmission capacity.

House Bill 2425, 78th Legislatue: Sets guidelines and rules for performance contracting with gov’t agencies.

House Bill 2249 78th Texas Legislature: Removes “asylums” from state lands that can be leased, etc. for energy projects.

House Bill 1365 78th Texas Legislature: Adjustments to implementation of Texas Emissions Reduction Plan.

House Bill 645, 78th Texas Legislature: Prohibiting restrictive covenants that undermine water conservation.

House Bill 2277, 77th Texas Legislature: offers easier access to performance contracting agreements for public entities.House Bill 2278, 77th Texas Legislature: Requires state agencies to develop energy efficiency plans and undertake energy efficiency improvements.

House Bill 2845, 77th Texas Legislature: Requires SECO to develop a statewide plan for the accelerated commercialization of fuel cells in Texas.

House Bill 3286, 77th Texas Legislature: Allows public entities to enter into performance contracts for water saving projects.