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TX SB2810

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Sparks

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Texas Energy Fund Administrator to allocate funds for dispatchable electric generation projects that use treated fluid oil and gas waste as their primary water source

  • Prioritizes projects located in high renewable energy generation areas where wind and solar create economic challenges for dispatchable power plants

  • Requires the Texas Energy Fund Administrator to establish project application guidelines within 180 days, in coordination with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Railroad Commission of Texas

  • Funds may be used for infrastructure development, operational incentives, and feasibility studies for eligible projects

  • Mandates the Public Utility Commission of Texas to conduct annual reviews assessing the impact of these incentives on dispatchable generation investments and report findings to the legislature

Legislative Description

Relating to the utilization of the Texas Energy Fund to support dispatchable electric generation using treated fluid oil and gas waste.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Business & Commerce

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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