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TX HB3229
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stan Lambert
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AI Summary
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Creates Chapter 376 in the Health and Safety Code establishing requirements for recycling facilities that process components from wind turbines, solar energy devices, and battery energy storage systems
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Requires facility owners to submit annual reports to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) by January 15, including inventory of components awaiting recycling, estimated timelines, and disposal cost estimates prepared by a licensed third-party professional engineer
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Mandates financial assurance equal to 100% of estimated recycling/disposal costs, acceptable in the form of a parent company guaranty with investment grade credit rating, letter of credit, or bond
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Authorizes TCEQ to impose administrative penalties up to $500 per day for each violation against facility owners or operators who fail to comply with reporting and financial assurance requirements
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 145-0 on April 29, 2025, and the Senate 31-0 on May 19, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.
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Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
5/29/2025