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TX HB5600

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Don McLaughlin

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Clean Hydrogen Development Fund in the state treasury, administered by the comptroller, to provide low-interest loans and grants for clean hydrogen production facilities, hydrogen storage and transportation infrastructure, trading systems for hydrogen, and manufacturing of hydrogen electrolyzers in Texas

  • Creates a franchise tax credit for clean hydrogen projects equal to 20% of qualifying capital expenditures, covering equipment for hydrogen production, storage, transport, and carbon capture related to hydrogen production

  • Exempts hydrogen motor vehicles (fuel cell, internal combustion, and compressed natural gas vehicles certified for renewable methane) from motor vehicle sales and use taxes through September 1, 2035

  • Provides a 10-year franchise tax exemption for hydrogen electrolyzer manufacturers that relocate to Texas from another U.S. state

  • Directs the Texas Workforce Commission to establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to develop workforce training programs, curriculum, and certifications related to clean hydrogen jobs and technology

Legislative Description

Relating to incentives for the development of the clean hydrogen industry in this state, including tax benefits, loans, and grants for clean hydrogen projects, clean hydrogen workforce development, hydrogen powered motor vehicles, and certain items used to produce clean hydrogen.

State Finances

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy Resources4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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