HB3809Introduced in the House
Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
Introduced by Drew Darby, District 72
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
Where it stands
Effective on 9/1/25
May 29, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House concurs in Senate amendment(s) RV#2995 · May 19, 2025
128
Yes
0
No
22
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Vandeaver | 1 | Yes |
| Brent Money | 2 | Yes |
| Cecil Bell | 3 | Yes |
| Keith Bell | 4 | Yes |
| Cole Hefner | 5 | Yes |
| Daniel Alders | 6 | Absent |
| Jay Dean | 7 | Yes |
| Cody Harris | 8 | Absent |
| Trent Ashby | 9 | Yes |
| Brian Harrison | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Read first time
Referred to State Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Considered in public hearing
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
Left pending in committee
Considered in public hearing
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Committee report distributed
Committee report sent to Calendars
Considered in Calendars
Placed on General State Calendar
Read 2nd time
Passed to engrossment
Record vote RV#658
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote RV#751
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Reported engrossed
Received from the House
Read first time
Referred to Business & Commerce
Considered in public hearing
Vote taken in committee
Reported favorably as substituted
Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
Committee report printed and distributed
Placed on intent calendar
Co-sponsor authorized
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
Vote recorded in Journal
Three day rule suspended
Record vote
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote
Senate passage as amended reported
Senate Amendments distributed
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
House concurs in Senate amendment(s)
Record vote RV#2995
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Text of Senate Amendment(s)
Reported enrolled
Signed in the House
House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported
Signed in the Senate
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the Governor
Effective on 9/1/25
Verify the information
- Official page on the Texas Legislature website
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- Introduced (text)
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- Engrossed (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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