Relating to voter approval of a project to construct or install a wind power, solar power, or energy storage facility in certain counties.
HB 4353 requires voter approval for large-scale wind, solar, or energy storage projects in Texas counties with over 10,000 residents that sell electricity wholesale. It directly affects project developers and county voters, mandating a county election where residents vote "yes" or "no" on each proposed facility. The bill allows commissioners courts to order such elections upon developer request, requiring clear descriptions of each project on the ballot. Exceptions apply for facilities built before September 1, 2025. This law takes effect September 1, 2025, adding a local approval step before construction begins.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Jared Patterson
RRepublican
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