All Roll Calls
Yes: 488 • No: 0
TexasHB 322889th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the inclusion of certain provisions in lease agreements for wind or solar power facilities.
Sponsored By: Stan Kitzman, Stan Lambert, Jared Patterson, Charles Perry (Republican), Shelby Slawson
Signed by Governor
Energy--SolarEnergy--WindEnvironment--RecyclingEnvironment--Solid WasteUtilities--ElectricHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCESLANDFILLS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Wind and solar developers face broader cleanup
For Texas leases signed on or after September 1, 2025, developers must collect and reuse or recycle all practicably recoverable parts. This includes turbine blades and solar panels; parts can also be shipped elsewhere for reuse or recycling. Recycling means processing an item to recover a usable product. Unrecoverable hazardous parts must go to authorized hazardous-waste facilities; nonhazardous parts must go to authorized landfills or other suitable facilities. These duties protect landowners from cleanup burdens but add responsibilities for developers. Covered equipment includes turbine parts, solar devices, power and communication lines, transformers, energy storage, telecommunications equipment, roads, weather towers, and maintenance yards. The solar definition excludes facilities and equipment owned by an electric utility. Earlier leases remain governed by prior law.
Landowners gain cleanup security; developers pay costs
For Texas wind and solar leases signed on or after September 1, 2025, developers must provide landowners proof of financial security. Developers pay for this security and independent Texas-licensed engineers’ estimates of cleanup costs and salvage value. Required security covers removal, recycling or disposal, and land restoration costs, minus salvage value and facility value pledged for outstanding debt. Wind estimates and security must be reviewed initially and at least every five years afterward. Solar estimates must be updated by the 10th anniversary of commercial operations, then at least every five years. Security must remain sufficient throughout the lease. Accepted forms include letters of credit, bonds, qualifying parent company guarantees, and other forms acceptable to landowners. A parent providing a guarantee must have at least an investment-grade rating from a major domestic rating agency.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Stan Kitzman
House
Stan Lambert
House
Jared Patterson
House
Charles Perry
Republican • Senate
Shelby Slawson
House
Cosponsors
Benjamin Bumgarner
House
Lulu Flores
House
Cody Harris
House
Richard Hayes
House
Lois Kolkhorst
Republican • Senate
Shelley Luther
House
Will Metcalf
House
Keresa Richardson
House
Alan Schoolcraft
House
Joanne Shofner
House
Kevin Sparks
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 137 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/19/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/19/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 4/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 120 • No: 0
House vote • 4/24/2025
Record vote
Yes: 145 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: State Affairs
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Business & Commerce
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/26/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/25/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/25/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/24/2025HouseHouse concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
5/23/2025SenateText of Senate Amendment(s)
5/23/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/23/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3423)
5/23/2025HouseHouse concurs in Senate amendment(s)
5/23/2025HouseSenate Amendments Analysis distributed
5/19/2025HouseSenate Amendments distributed
5/19/2025HouseSenate passage as amended reported
5/19/2025HouseRecord vote
5/19/2025SenatePassed
5/19/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/19/2025SenateRecord vote
5/19/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/19/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/19/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/19/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/19/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/19/2025SenateCo-sponsor authorized
5/19/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/15/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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