Relating to fire safety standards and emergency operations plans for the operation of battery energy storage.

SB 1825 establishes state fire safety standards for battery energy storage systems (like large-scale battery installations used for grid storage), requiring the Texas state fire marshal to adopt standards based on national guidelines (e.g., UL 9540A and NFPA 855). Battery operators (including utilities, power companies, and electric cooperatives) must comply with these standards when connecting systems to the grid, and local governments cannot create conflicting regulations. The bill also mandates that operators provide independent safety evaluations and written reports to municipalities or counties upon request. This directly affects battery energy storage operators and local government regulatory authority in Texas.