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TX SB2292

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Borris Miles

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits electric resistance heating as the primary heat source in residential buildings with dwelling areas greater than 500 square feet

  • Exempts dwelling units that use chilled water cooling systems from the prohibition

  • Applies to new construction, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, or repair projects beginning on or after January 1, 2026

  • Requires municipalities to establish implementation rules by December 1, 2025

  • Overrides any conflicting requirements in state energy codes or local amendments

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting the use of electric resistance as a primary heat source in certain residential buildings.

Utilities

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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