SB 1514 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to certain energy consumption goals for institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.

SB 1514 requires Texas public institutions of higher education (like universities), state agencies, and local governmental entities to reduce their electricity use by at least 5% each state fiscal year for six years, starting September 1, 2025. This applies directly to all covered entities managing electricity consumption, including public colleges, city/county offices, and state departments. The bill establishes a mandatory annual reduction target rather than creating new programs or funding. It takes effect on September 1, 2025, with no specified enforcement mechanisms in the provided text.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Mar 6, 2025
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