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TX HB2304

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Dean

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows authorized third-party reviewers to review development documents and conduct inspections for home backup power installations without first submitting to or requesting approval from the local regulatory authority

  • Defines "home backup power installation" as electric generating facilities, including energy storage and associated equipment, providing power to one- or two-family dwellings connected at 600 volts or less

  • Requires regulatory authorities to either post all applicable laws, rules, and standards on their website or provide electronic copies within 2 business days of a request

  • Mandates regulatory authorities issue all applicable approvals, permits, or certifications within 2 business days after receiving third-party approval notice, and allows construction to begin upon submission of that approval notice

  • Prohibits regulatory authorities from imposing fees related to third-party document reviews or inspections conducted under this chapter, and allows notice by email if no format has been prescribed

Legislative Description

Relating to third-party review of property development documents and inspections of improvements related to those documents, including home backup power installations.

Electronic Information Systems

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Land & Resource Management3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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