Utilities

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a study of the four coincident peak program by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region. [SB-2074] [Energy ]
Relating to a study of the four coincident peak program by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 03/24/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board. [HB-16] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Todd Hunter Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/02/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to funding mechanisms within the Office of the Governor and Texas Public Utility Commission to support the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors in this state. [SB-2060] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Science ]
Relating to funding mechanisms within the Office of the Governor and Texas Public Utility Commission to support the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Co-author Authorized on 05/13/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region. [HB-4091] [Energy ] [Infrastructure ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rafael Anchia Read First Time on 03/27/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to impose an administrative penalty on a propane distribution system retailer. [HB-4041] [Energy ] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to impose an administrative penalty on a propane distribution system retailer.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Morales Record Vote Rv#862 on 04/30/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the installation of a communication facility structure near the habitat of endangered species. [HB-4038] [Telecommunications ] [Environmental ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Animals ]
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the installation of a communication facility structure near the habitat of endangered species.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vikki Goodwin Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/01/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines. [HB-4042] [Energy ] [Public Safety ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Relating to the applicability of certain safety provisions and regulatory fees administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to gas distribution pipelines.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Sent To The Governor on 05/26/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality consider flood data when considering the issuance of certain wastewater treatment or discharge permits. [HB-4026] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Public Health ]
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality consider flood data when considering the issuance of certain wastewater treatment or discharge permits.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Caroline Harris Davila Read First Time on 03/27/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the time frame required for excavation notification. [SB-2042] [Construction ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the time frame required for excavation notification.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kelly Hancock Read First Time on 03/17/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to enter into an agreement to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of property on which a renewable energy facility is located or is planned to be located. [HB-4057] [Energy ] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ]
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to enter into an agreement to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of property on which a renewable energy facility is located or is planned to be located.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ellen Troxclair Read First Time on 03/27/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to prohibiting the use of electric resistance as a primary heat source in certain residential buildings. [HB-4016] [Energy ] [Housing ] [Construction ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to prohibiting the use of electric resistance as a primary heat source in certain residential buildings.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rafael Anchia Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/09/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to excepting certain fiber-optic cable projects from certain notice requirements for projects on state or local public land. [HB-4055] [Telecommunications ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
Relating to excepting certain fiber-optic cable projects from certain notice requirements for projects on state or local public land.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Scheduled For Public Hearing In S/c On . . . on 04/16/2025

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Exempts from local taxes and fees for a municipal Utility in which the members are elected [HB-3267] [Taxes ] [Construction ] [Energy ]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt construction projects from local taxes and fees for a duly elected municipal utility board, its contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Clay Riley Filed For Introduction on 03/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the relocation or adjustment of certain facilities for certain municipal projects. [SB-2015] [Infrastructure ] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Community Development ]
Relating to the relocation or adjustment of certain facilities for certain municipal projects.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bettencourt Read First Time on 03/17/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources. [SB-2021] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Relating to the interconnection and integration of distributed energy resources.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathan Johnson Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/01/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service. [SB-2025] [Energy ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Read First Time on 03/17/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry. [HB-14] [Energy ]
Relating to support for the development of the nuclear energy industry.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Sent To The Governor on 06/02/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code. [HB-143] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Sent To The Governor on 05/31/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles. [HB-144] [Telecommunications ] [Infrastructure ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution poles.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Sent To The Governor on 06/01/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the interconnection and operation of large loads. [HB-3970] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Telecommunications ]
Relating to the interconnection and operation of large loads.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Drew Darby Referred To Business & Commerce on 05/15/2025

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