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SB850Introduced in the Senate

Electric and Gas Companies - Energy Efficiency, Conservation, and Demand Response Programs - Alterations (Utility Affordability and Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026)

IntroducedSenate Education, Energy, and the Environment

Introduced by Jason Gallion, District 35

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring that certain energy efficiency, conservation, and demand response programs include bill savings to residential customers; altering from December 31, 2032, to December 31, 2040, the date by which certain unpaid and unamortized costs must be eliminated; and requiring the Public Service Commission to establish, on or before July 1, 2027, certain caps or limit certain assessments.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

February 16, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

  2. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

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