Relating to the regulation of residential solar retail transactions; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
SB 1036 requires solar retailers and salespeople to register with the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. It establishes fees for registration and imposes civil or administrative penalties for violations. The bill directly affects companies and individuals selling or leasing residential solar energy systems (intended for home use) to homeowners. Key provisions define terms like "residential solar retailer" and set up a regulatory framework for these transactions, including requirements for controlling persons within solar businesses.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Signed Jun 20, 2025
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What changed between versions
Engrossed
→
Enrolled
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3 edits
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May 26, 2025
MINOR
The bill was finalized in enrolled form with minor formatting adjustments and the addition of a new requirement for the commission to consult with the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner on certain rules. The substantive policy content remains unchanged from the engrossed version.
Scope change
No substantive changes to the bill's scope or applicability.
REQUIREMENT
Added a requirement for the commission to consult with the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner when adopting rules related to disclosures and agreement formats to ensure compliance with federal and state financial transaction laws.
TECHNICAL
Added a new line regarding digital content accessibility standards on TLO, which appears to be an unrelated administrative note.
Adjusted formatting and spacing throughout the document to align with enrolled bill standards, including changes to section numbering and header layouts.
Floor votes · Senate Apr 7, 2025 · House May 22, 2025
How they voted
24–5
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
Apr 7, 2025
D
Democratic10
100% Yea
R
Republican20
70% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
52
Key actions
16
Committee
12
May 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
House passage reported
upper
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 22, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (99-36-8)
house
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
May 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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