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TX SB1692

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps wind and solar generation capacity at 35% of total available generation capacity in the ERCOT power region at any time

  • Requires the Public Utility Commission to determine by January 1, 2029, whether wind and solar facilities exceed the 35% threshold

  • Mandates disconnection of wind and solar facilities with interconnection agreements signed before September 1, 2025, if the 35% cap is exceeded, to bring capacity back under the limit

  • Moves up the effective date for certain generator interconnection requirements from January 1, 2027, to September 1, 2025

  • Allows new wind and solar facilities to be installed after the disconnection program is completed, provided they comply with existing reliability requirements under Section 39.1592

Legislative Description

Relating to a limitation on wind and solar installed generation capacity in the ERCOT power region.

Utilities

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce3/11/2025

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