SB 1495 would establish an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Advisory Board to advise Texas state agencies on standards for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The board would consist of nine voting members representing electric vehicle supply equipment companies, installers/servicers, motor fuel retailers, public utilities, and the public, plus two nonvoting ex officio members from transportation and fire protection agencies. This advisory body would provide recommendations on installation, maintenance, calibration, and inspection standards for electric vehicle charging equipment, directly supporting the Texas Commission on Occupations and related departments.
HB 1713 increases criminal penalties for damaging electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by elevating offenses involving impairment of EV supply equipment to a Class A misdemeanor. This change applies when the damage causes impairment or interruption to EV charging infrastructure, regardless of the financial loss amount. The bill specifically targets individuals who disrupt or tamper with public or private EV charging equipment, making such acts punishable more severely than general property damage under Texas Penal Code. It directly affects anyone who intentionally damages or interferes with EV charging stations, including vandals or those causing accidental disruption during maintenance. The amendment modifies existing penalty tiers to prioritize protection of emerging EV infrastructure.
SB 988 increases criminal penalties for damaging motor fuel pumps or electric vehicle charging stations in Texas. The bill amends the Penal Code to upgrade offenses involving these specific infrastructure points to higher felony classifications (like state jail felony or third-degree felony) when damage exceeds certain financial thresholds or causes significant disruption. It directly affects individuals who intentionally impair or damage these public utility systems, making such acts punishable by more severe criminal charges. The law focuses on protecting critical transportation infrastructure by raising the legal consequences for damaging fuel pumps or EV charging stations.
SB 1694 requires public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations installed after December 1, 2024, that are funded by public grants or state rebate programs to be powered exclusively by renewable energy sources. It applies only to stations available to the public, not primarily for private use, and mandates they use widely compatible charging connectors. The bill also requires EV supply providers to maintain equipment in compliance with these renewable energy standards. This law takes effect September 1, 2025, unless passed with a two-thirds vote for immediate implementation.
HB 2822 prohibits non-electric vehicles from parking in spaces clearly marked as electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. It allows only electric vehicles that are actively charging to use these designated spots, aligning with Texas Health and Safety Code definitions of EVs. This rule directly affects drivers using public or private parking areas with EV charging infrastructure, ensuring these spaces remain available for their intended purpose.
HB 3511 allows electric vehicle owners in Texas to connect their vehicles to the power grid and sell stored electricity back to the grid, earning credits for supplying power during peak times. It requires the Texas Utility Commission to establish safety and technical standards based on existing industry codes (like UL and NEC) and create a program enabling EVs to participate in grid services through utilities. This directly affects EV owners, electric utilities, and ERCOT market operators by integrating vehicles as grid assets. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
This bill allows residential tenants with a written lease provision assigning a parking space to install electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment at their own expense. Landlords must provide a separate written agreement with reasonable terms upon request, including requirements for licensed installation, safety compliance, and written approval of the installation plan. The agreement may also include optional terms about removing equipment at lease end or transferring responsibility to future tenants. The bill directly affects tenants seeking EV charging access and landlords managing rental properties with assigned parking spaces.
HB 3895 directs the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (with the Texas Department of Transportation) to study wireless energy transmission for electric vehicles. The study must assess methods like magnetic induction for charging vehicles while moving, evaluate feasibility on Texas roads (prioritizing toll roads), identify specific roads for potential implementation, and estimate financial benefits. The institute must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by September 1, 2026. This bill is purely a study mandate with no immediate implementation or funding; it expires December 31, 2026.
HB 2145 requires new state-owned parking lots and garages (constructed on or after September 1, 2025) to include a sufficient number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The bill directs the state agency responsible for these facilities to determine the required number based on five factors: current/future EV registrations, state employee EV usage, parking lot usage patterns, charging technology types, and anticipated demand. The state energy conservation office must help develop guidelines for installation standards. This applies specifically to new state parking infrastructure, not existing facilities.
SB 1816 defines "miniature vehicle" as a small, self-propelled vehicle with four or more tires that complies with federal law and isn't classified as a golf cart, neighborhood electric vehicle, or street rod. The bill requires these vehicles to be titled and registered as motor vehicles under Texas Transportation Code, similar to standard cars. Owners may operate them on public highways only if registered/titled and capable of complying with traffic laws. The law took effect immediately after Governor's signature on June 20, 2025, applying to all miniature vehicles meeting the defined criteria.
