Relating to requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers.

HB 2898 requires developers to submit detailed advance notice to the Texas Department of Transportation before erecting temporary meteorological towers used to assess wind resources for potential wind farms. The notice must include tower location coordinates, height, owner information, and erection dates, submitted 30 days in advance via the department’s website. Owners must also update the department if any details change after initial submission. This bill directly affects wind energy companies and site assessors planning to install these towers, adding a standardized notification process to ensure safety and coordination with federal radar facilities. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.