SB 2810 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the utilization of the Texas Energy Fund to support dispatchable electric generation using treated fluid oil and gas waste.

SB 2810 redirects existing Texas Energy Fund resources to support dispatchable power plants (like natural gas or nuclear facilities that can be turned on-demand) that use treated wastewater from oil and gas operations as their primary water source. It specifically targets projects located in regions with high renewable energy generation (like wind/solar-heavy areas), aiming to help these plants compete economically with renewable sources. The bill requires the Public Utility Commission of Texas and state environmental agencies to establish application guidelines within 180 days and evaluate projects based on these criteria.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 14, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Kevin Sparks
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