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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for property tax relief. [HB-4955] [Energy ] [Property Tax ] [Taxes ]
Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for property tax relief.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Valoree Swanson Read First Time on 03/23/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Designating the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) as the entity responsible for the reliable supply of electricity in its interconnected area of responsibility, establishing a fund under ERCOT's control to fund a net 5,000 MWe of "dispatchable" "peaking unit" generating capacity owned by "Independent Power Producers", establishing the payment structure to such "Independent Power Producers" to fund the 5,000 MWe of "dispatchable" "peaking unit" generating capacity, establishing the criteria of operation and performance of the "peaking unit" generating capacity under ERCOT's direct control, and establishing criteria for review of ERCOT's performance in its duty to assure reliability of electricity supply. [HB-5190] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Safety ]
Designating the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) as the entity responsible for the reliable supply of electricity in its interconnected area of responsibility, establishing a fund under ERCOT's control to fund a net 5,000 MWe of "dispatchable" "peaking unit" generating capacity owned by "Independent Power Producers", establishing the payment structure to such "Independent Power Producers" to fund the 5,000 MWe of "dispatchable" "peaking unit" generating capacity, establishing the criteria of operation and performance of the "peaking (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Caroline Harris Davila Read First Time on 03/24/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of an independent organization certified to manage a power region to amend bylaws and certificates of formation. [HB-4926] [Energy ]
Relating to the authority of an independent organization certified to manage a power region to amend bylaws and certificates of formation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Craig Goldman Read First Time on 03/23/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission. [HB-1620] [Gaming ]
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles J. Schwertner Effective On 9/1/23 on 06/18/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of a strategic reserve of gas and crude oil and a severance tax credit for delivering gas and oil to the reserve. [SB-2553] [Energy ] [Taxes ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to the establishment of a strategic reserve of gas and crude oil and a severance tax credit for delivering gas and oil to the reserve.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Mayes Middleton Read First Time on 03/23/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state. [SJR-88] [Energy ] [Budget and Spending ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the utilities reliability fund and the utilities reliability revenue fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Campbell Read First Time on 03/23/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the permitting of battery storage system facilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing fees. [HB-4971] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the permitting of battery storage system facilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andrew S. Murr Read First Time on 03/23/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities. [HB-4793] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Public Safety ] [Science ] [Water ] [Disaster Relief ]
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rafael Anchia Read First Time on 03/22/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the provision of electricity service in the ERCOT power region. [HB-4784] [Energy ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the provision of electricity service in the ERCOT power region.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rafael Anchia Read First Time on 03/22/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities. [HJR-180] [Energy ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Construction ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Todd Hunter Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/29/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the implementation of a program to meet the reliability needs in the ERCOT power region. [HB-4831] [Energy ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the implementation of a program to meet the reliability needs in the ERCOT power region.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Todd Hunter Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/29/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to required reporting by the wholesale electric market monitor for the ERCOT power region. [HB-4862] [Energy ]
Relating to required reporting by the wholesale electric market monitor for the ERCOT power region.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Valoree Swanson Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/02/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the use of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing fees. [HB-4834] [Energy ] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Construction ]
Relating to the use of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing fees.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Todd Hunter Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/29/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of certain water and sewer systems. [HB-4763] [Water ] [Infrastructure ]
Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of certain water and sewer systems.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 04/28/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of an independent market monitor for the natural gas market by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and an independent organization certified for a power region. [HB-4706] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the establishment of an independent market monitor for the natural gas market by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and an independent organization certified for a power region.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Bryant Read First Time on 03/22/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to physical security and cybersecurity practices for certain utilities that provide electricity service and an independent organization certified to manage a power region. [HB-4892] [Cybersecurity ] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Safety ] [National Security ]
Relating to physical security and cybersecurity practices for certain utilities that provide electricity service and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Pena Raymond Read First Time on 03/23/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT. [SB-2257] [Energy ]
Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cesar Blanco Read First Time on 03/22/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the reliability of the ERCOT power grid. [HB-4832] [Energy ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the reliability of the ERCOT power grid.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Todd Hunter Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/29/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of fusion energy. [SB-2274] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Science ]
Relating to the regulation of fusion energy.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Read First Time on 03/22/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council. [HB-4811] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Economic Development ]
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Referred To Business & Commerce on 05/09/2023

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