Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.

SB 2659 establishes new rules for recycling facilities handling renewable energy components like wind turbine blades, solar panels, and battery storage systems. Facility owners must annually report unrecycled components, estimated timelines, and cost estimates from independent engineers by January 15, and provide financial assurance equal to 125% of those costs through bonds, letters of credit, or parent company guarantees. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will maintain an online list of compliant facilities and may impose administrative penalties for noncompliance. This bill directly affects recycling businesses processing wind, solar, and battery components, ensuring transparency and financial responsibility for end-of-life management.