Relating to renewable energy generation facilities.
HB 3580 prohibits Texas and its political subdivisions from offering new economic or tax incentives for the construction, maintenance, or operation of renewable energy facilities (like wind and solar power plants). It allows existing incentives under pre-existing agreements to continue but blocks renewal of those incentives after the bill's effective date. The bill also creates a new permit requirement for renewable facilities selling energy at wholesale, applying to wind and solar projects regardless of prior agreements. This directly affects renewable energy developers seeking state or local financial support for new projects.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Don McLaughlin
RRepublican
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