Relating to certain energy consumption goals for institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.
Bill overview
Relating to certain energy consumption goals for institutions of higher education and certain governmental entities.
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HB 3237 sources, status methodology and verification
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 3237 was a House-passed proposal restarting a state energy-efficiency goal requiring covered governmental entities and public higher-education institutions to target at least a five-percent reduction in electric consumption each fiscal year for six years beginning September 1, 2025. The Senate did not pass it.
What would change
The proposal would have reset the existing statutory energy-consumption goal period so political subdivisions, state agencies and institutions of higher education would establish a five-percent annual reduction goal for six fiscal years.
Who may be affected
State agencies, political subdivisions, public colleges and universities, facility managers, utilities, taxpayers and energy-efficiency contractors.
When it would take effect
HB 3237 did not take effect. It passed the House and was received by the Senate but did not receive Senate passage. The proposed goal period would have begun September 1, 2025.
Limits and uncertainty
The renewed six-year goal was not enacted through HB 3237. Covered entities remain subject to current energy-efficiency statutes and any separately adopted goals.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House-engrossed text, fiscal note and stages reviewed. House passed; Senate did not.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
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Latest official action
Received from the House
May 5, 2025 · house
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