Texas HB1378 regulates electric energy storage installations, requiring municipalities and counties to prohibit installations within 500 yards of.

Texas HB1378 amends the Local Government Code to regulate electric energy storage. It applies to storage systems intended for selling wholesale energy or ancillary services. Municipalities and counties must prohibit installations within 500 yards of property owned by others unless the owner consents. Distance is measured from the nearest point of the storage structure to the property line. Counties cannot regulate within municipal boundaries. By October 1, 2025, municipalities and counties must adopt these regulations, but existing installations need not be removed.

Texas HB1378 regulates electric energy storage installations, requiring municipalities and counties to prohibit installations within 500 yards of.

Texas HB1378 amends the Local Government Code to regulate electric energy storage. It applies to storage systems intended for selling wholesale energy or ancillary services. Municipalities and counties must prohibit installations within 500 yards of property owned by others unless the owner consents. Distance is measured from the nearest point of the storage structure to the property line. Counties cannot regulate within municipal boundaries. By October 1, 2025, municipalities and counties must adopt these regulations, but existing installations need not be removed.