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Global Warming bills filed in the
Texas 80th Legislative Session

The following bills relate to the reduction of global warming emissions in Texas from any source that generates greenhouse gas emissions at a level significant enough to impact statewide greenhouse gas emissions.

HB 2143 By Rodriguez. Relating to the Texas Global Warming Solutions Act; imposing a fee. (House Environmental Regulation)

SB 945 By Ellis. Relating to the Texas Global Warming Solutions Act; imposing a fee and providing a penalty. (Senate Natural Resources)

SB 1687 By Watson. Relating to emission reduction strategies for greenhouse gases.

HB 2362 By Hernandez. Relating to a greenhouse gas "cap and trade" program. (House Environmental Regulation)

These two bills establish advisory committees and task forces to study the impact of climate change on Texas and to provide a report.

HB 722 By Burnam. Relating to the establishment of a global warming task force. (House Energy Resources)

SB 1762 By Shapleigh. Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the impact of climate change on surface water supplies in this state.

These two bill require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to prepare a report on strategies for reducing greenhouse gases in the state.

HB 2073 By Naishtat. Relating to emission reduction strategies for greenhouse gases. (House Environmental Regulation)

SB 1687 By Watson. Relating to emission reduction strategies for greenhouse gases.

The following bills address the utilization of coal in the generation of electricity, and establish goals for emission reductions including global warming gases.

HB 3732 By Hardcastle. Relating to implementing ultraclean energy projects in this state.

HB 3909 By Burnam. Relating to requiring a preference for the use of less-polluting electric generating facilities.

HB 3897 By Burnam. Relating to establishing a goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions from electric generation in this state to 1990 levels not later than 2020.

This bill prohibits electric generating units for which new permits are approved from receiving any benefit, advantage or credit at any time in the future for carbon dioxide emissions.

HB 3939 By Burnam. Relating to carbon dioxide emissions for electric generating units.

This bill provides a tax exemption for enhanced recovery projects using anthropogenic CO2.

HB 3431 By Strama. Relating to the capture, use, and geologic sequestration of anthropogenic carbon dioxide.

The following bills address vehicle emission of global warming gases.

HB 344 By Strama / HB 548 By Farrar / SB 124 By Ellis. Relating to the implementation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of a low-emission vehicle program. (House Environmental Regulation and Senate Natural Resources)

HB 2293 By Noriega. Relating to a requirement that state agencies purchase low-emissions vehicles as a minimum percentage of their vehicles purchased. (House Environmental Regulation).

HB 375 By Anchia. Relating to the development of a state strategy for increasing the availability of low-emission automotive fuels for Texas drivers. (House Environmental Regulation)

HB 1335 By Bohac. Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan, including the motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program under the plan. (House Environmental Regulation)

This bill encourage the development of new energy technology that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, has minimal risk to public health and the environment, and is sustainable and efficient (specifically excludes nuclear energy). The financial incentives to be funded by a coal tax.

HB 270 By Anchia. Relating to the use of the Texas emerging technology fund and other incentives to promote new energy technology; imposing a tax. (House Environmental Regulation Chair referred directly to subcommittee)

This bill encourages investment in technologies that assess and prevent threats or damage to human health or the environment, including threats or damage posed by global warming.

HB 2790 By Burnam. Relating to investments in environmental technologies by certain public retirement systems in this state.

Cheaper, Cleaner, Cooler
Legislative Plan

Time out! on Dirty Coal Plants

SB 860. By Ellis & HB 2320. By Gallego. Identical bills relating to a two-year moratorium on authorizations for certain coal-fired electric generating facilities.

More Efficiency From Utilities

HB 269. By Anchia. Increases size of efficiency programs to reach 50% of projected growth.

HB 467. By Pickett. Relating to an energy efficiency products pilot program for home improvements.

More Efficient Buildings and Better Enforcement of Building Codes

SB 12. By Averitt. Includes provisions to increase funding for emissions reduction grants, as well as efficiency standards for certain appliances, new building codes, and increased requirements on reporting on energy use by political subdivisions. (Senate Natural Resources Committee)

SB 445. By Hinojosa. Relating to design and construction standards for newly constructed state buildings.

HB 999. By Anchia. Related to the adoption of energy efficiency and conservation standards for the design, construction, and renovation of public school instructional facilities.

HB 617. By Quintanilla. Relating to requiring counties to adopt residential building codes.

SB 658. By Seliger. Relating to an energy-efficient building accreditation program.

HB 230. By Ritter. Relating to an optional premium discount for certain resource-efficient buildings.

More Efficient Appliances

HB 1122. By Anchia. SB 489. By Ellis. Relating to efficiency standards for certain appliances

SB 490. By Ellis. Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products.

HB 625. By King. Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products for a limited period.

HB 1000. By Burnam. Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products for a limited period.

HB 66. Leibowitz. Relating to power management software for state agencies.

HB 67. By Liebowitz. Relating to Energy Saving Vending Machines.

Spending Money on Weatherization for Low-Income Texans

SB 485. By Fraser. HB 1192. By King. Relating to administration of the system benefit fund.

HB 551. By Turner. Creating a trust fund of the system benefit fund for a variety of purposes, including weatherization of low-income homes.

More Renewable Energy, Including Solar Power

HB 1214. By Christian. Relating to the goal of installing additional capacity for generating renewable energy.

HB 1282. By Strama. Relating to the state's goal for electric energy generation capacity.

HB 2226. By Coleman. Creating the Tex Sun solar rebate program to encourage the development of solar power in Texas

Better Controls on Market Power, Retail Pricing, and Utilities Oversight

SB 482 by Fraser, HB 1189 By Phil King. Relating to competition and customer choice in the retail electric market.

SB 483. By Fraser. HB 1190 by King. Relating to the regulation of electric generation capacity ownership in the electric power market.

SB 444. By Hinojosa. HB 1394 by Turner. Relating to the provision of electricity in this state.

HB 1191. By King. SB 484. By Fraser. Relating to the powers, duties, and composition of the electric utility restructuring legislative oversight committee.

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