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TexasHB 91289th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.

Sponsored By: César Blanco (Democratic), Joe Moody

Signed by Governor

Energy--GeneralUtilities--ElectricUtilities--GeneralRENEWABLE ENERGYPUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Bill credits for renewable power owners

Beginning September 1, 2026, eligible renewable power owners in Texas outside ERCOT get billing-period offsets when they choose a single-meter connection. Power from their renewable generation or qualifying facility offsets electricity use, and extra power earns credits unless regulators approve another payment method. Before approving another method, the Public Utility Commission of Texas must require utilities to submit a full cost-benefit study using established best practices to justify payment rates and related fees. The commission must consider that study before approving alternative rates or continuing net metering, including owner-only rates or fees reflecting their generation's value. The law sets no specific payment rates or fees.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • César Blanco

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joe Moody

    House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 384 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/7/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/7/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2025

Record vote

Yes: 148 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

Record vote

Yes: 148 • No: 1

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: State Affairs

Yes: 15 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Business & Commerce

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (September 1, 2026)

    5/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    5/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/8/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/8/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/8/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/7/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/7/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/7/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/7/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/7/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/7/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/7/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/7/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/7/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/7/2025Senate

  16. Placed on intent calendar

    5/6/2025Senate

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/5/2025Senate

  18. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/5/2025Senate

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/5/2025Senate

  20. Vote taken in committee

    5/1/2025Senate

  21. Considered in public hearing

    5/1/2025Senate

  22. Referred to Business & Commerce

    4/14/2025Senate

  23. Read first time

    4/14/2025Senate

  24. Received from the House

    4/9/2025Senate

  25. Reported engrossed

    4/9/2025House

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