SB 1824 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.

SB 1824 adds Chapter 303 to Texas' Utilities Code, creating rules for agreements between landowners and companies (called "grantees") that operate battery energy storage facilities on leased property. The bill directly affects landowners leasing land to these companies and the companies themselves, requiring their agreements to comply with this new chapter. Key provisions include making any agreement terms that waive rights or exempt grantees from liability void, and granting harmed parties the right to seek court orders to stop violations. The law ensures that landowners and others have legal recourse if agreements violate these requirements, without changing how battery storage facilities operate commercially.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
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Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025
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Charles Schwertner
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