All Roll Calls
Yes: 541 • No: 47
TexasSB 120289th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Relating to third-party review of property development documents and inspections of improvements related to those documents, including home backup power installations.
Sponsored By: Jay Dean, Phil King (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Electronic Information SystemsEnergy--SolarProperty Interests--GeneralUtilities--ElectricBUILDING CONSTRUCTION
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Clearer backup permit rules, fewer fees
Beginning September 1, 2025, authorities must post all rules, standards, fee schedules, and other documents needed for home backup reviews. They must send electronic copies within two business days of a request. When required information is unavailable, reviewers can use applicable building-code standards for municipal homes or homes in unincorporated county areas. An authority that fails to make its fee schedule available cannot charge for issuing a covered backup-system approval, permit, or certification. Separately, authorities cannot charge fees related to third-party development reviews or improvement inspections under Chapter 247, beyond backup systems.
Faster approvals for home backup power
Beginning September 1, 2025, qualified third parties can review home backup power plans and inspect installations without requesting government review. Eligible professionals include reviewers and inspectors authorized by existing law, electrical inspectors, and qualifying licensed master electricians. Covered systems include generators, energy storage, standby systems, and related equipment serving one- or two-family homes at 600 volts or less. Coverage applies whether or not the system participates in wholesale electricity markets. Construction can start once the notice approving the plans is submitted. The authority must issue applicable approvals, permits, or certifications within three business days after receiving the approval notice.
Backup reviewers bear liability, not authorities
Beginning September 1, 2025, authorities are not liable for covered third-party home backup reviews or inspections. The reviewer or inspector is liable for damage caused by their own negligent acts or failures to act.
Reviewers gain automation but must report
Beginning September 1, 2025, third-party development reviewers and inspectors must follow applicable law and report results within 15 days. For home backup systems, they must also submit documents, notes, and reports created during their work by the results-notice date. Authorities can require a reasonable notice format; without one, reviewers and inspectors can send notice by email. The format cannot block software automation, and covered reviews can use automation without extra manual review. Home backup reviewers and inspectors can also rely on the accuracy and completeness of information supplied by the authority.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Jay Dean
House
Phil King
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/26/2025
Record vote
Yes: 31 • No: 0
House vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 128 • No: 7
House vote • 5/23/2025
Record vote
Yes: 137 • No: 0
House vote • 5/22/2025
Record vote
Yes: 116 • No: 19
House vote • 5/22/2025
Record vote
Yes: 112 • No: 21
Senate vote • 3/31/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/31/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Land & Resource Management
Yes: 6 • 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
5/28/2025HouseSigned in the House
5/28/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/27/2025SenateReported enrolled
5/26/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)-reported
5/26/2025HouseRecord vote
5/26/2025SenateSenate concurs in House amendment(s)
5/26/2025SenateRead
5/26/2025SenateHouse amendment(s) laid before the Senate
5/26/2025SenateHouse passage as amended reported
5/23/2025SenateStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/23/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3333)
5/23/2025HousePassed as amended
5/23/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3332)
5/23/2025HouseAmended (1-Dean)
5/23/2025HouseRead 3rd time
5/23/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/22/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3254)
5/22/2025HousePassed to 3rd reading as amended
5/22/2025HouseStatement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
5/22/2025HouseRecord vote (RV#3253)
5/22/2025HouseAmended (1-Dean)
5/22/2025HouseRead 2nd time
5/22/2025House
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House Committee Report
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Senate Committee Report
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