Regards entities providing behind-the-meter utility services [SB-108]
[Energy ]
[Consumer Protection ]
To amend section 4905.02 and to enact sections 4933.51, 4933.52, 4933.54, 4933.56, 4933.57, 4933.59, 4933.60, and 4933.63 of the Revised Code to exempt from regulation as a public utility certain persons or entities providing behind-the-meter utility services and to allow the Public Utilities Commission to register providers of such services.
SB-1359: Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and financing of the Wise Regional Water District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees; creating a criminal offense.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Parker
Reported Favorably W/o Amendment(s) on 05/24/2025
You have voted SB-1359: Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and financing of the Wise Regional Water District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees; creating a criminal offense..
HB-2923: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over certain rates for water or sewer service charged by a municipality.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carl Tepper
Read First Time on 03/19/2025
You have voted HB-2923: Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over certain rates for water or sewer service charged by a municipality..
Establishing a community solar program for subscribers to gain credits against their utility bills [HB-2419]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
The purpose of this bill is to create a community solar program where subscribers can purchase an interest in a solar facility and use credits against their electric utility costs; establishing parameters and conditions for the program; and provide for administration and rulemaking by the Public Service Commission.
HB-2419: Establishing a community solar program for subscribers to gain credits against their utility bills
Sponsored by: Rep. Evan Hansen
Filed For Introduction on 02/17/2025
Relating to utility rate increases [HB-2498]
[Infrastructure ]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to create an infrastructure fund that will be made from 5% from every rate increase granted to public and private utilities that is to be used for infrastructure repairs and improvements.
HB-2498: Relating to utility rate increases
Sponsored by: Rep. David Pritt
Filed For Introduction on 02/17/2025
HB-2891: Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
Sponsored by: Rep. Rafael Anchia
Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/07/2025
You have voted HB-2891: Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties..
SB-1308: Relating to the development by certain entities providing electric service in the ERCOT power region of a communication plan for use during a weather emergency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Carol Alvarado
Read First Time on 02/28/2025
You have voted SB-1308: Relating to the development by certain entities providing electric service in the ERCOT power region of a communication plan for use during a weather emergency..
HB-2868: Relating to the consideration of the proportion of long-term debt and equity capitalization in establishing the rates of certain electric utilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf
Referred To Business & Commerce on 05/16/2025
You have voted HB-2868: Relating to the consideration of the proportion of long-term debt and equity capitalization in establishing the rates of certain electric utilities..