Relating to the removal of certain power facilities operated on leased property.
SB 1478 amends Texas law to establish requirements for removing certain energy facilities when lease agreements end. It defines terms for "electric energy storage," "renewable power," "solar," and "wind power" facilities operated on leased land, specifying that owners must remove these facilities upon lease termination. The bill directly affects landowners leasing property to energy operators and the operators themselves. Key provisions require facility operators to dismantle and remove equipment like solar panels, wind turbines, or storage systems when leases expire, ensuring property is restored to its original condition. This applies to facilities using renewable energy technologies, excluding those relying solely on wind or solar.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Bob Hall
RRepublican
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