Texas

Information provided by EPA State Climate and Energy Program, Texas State Planning and Incentive Structures

Summary: On June 15, 2007, Governor Perry signed HB 3693—an omnibus energy efficiency bill, which established efficiency provisions applicable to school districts and to certain institutions of higher education and executive branch state agencies, requiring them to establish a goal of reducing their annual electricity consumption by 5% for each of six state fiscal years beginning September 1, 2007.

State Statute (19 TX Administrative Code 34.1.C ) requires that before beginning construction of a new state building or a major renovation project, a state agency or an institution of higher education establishes that the project complies with minimum energy efficiency design requirements.

The 81st Legislature also passed HB 1831 and HB 4409, both of which require critical government buildings to obtain a CHP feasibility study prior to construction or major renovation.

Links:

• HB 3693
• 19 TX Administrative Code 34.1.C
• HB 1831
• HB 4409
  

Summary: HB 3693 requires school instructional facilities, higher education educational facilities, dormitories, and certain other buildings, executive branch agencies, and certain judicial entities, to purchase commercially available light bulbs compatible with light fixtures that use the fewest watts for the necessary illumination. State facilities must also purchase other equipment and appliances that meet or exceed federal energy standards whenever such purchases are cost effective.

• HB 3693