Texas HB3422 regulates the removal of battery energy storage facilities, ensuring safe decommissioning and property restoration.

Texas HB3422 amends the Utilities Code to establish requirements for the removal of battery energy storage facilities. The bill mandates that grantees obtain financial assurance to cover removal costs and ensure property restoration. Grantees must remove equipment, fill cavities, and restore the land to its original condition. The bill also outlines provisions for financial assurance and voids any waivers of these requirements. Effective September 1, 2025, this law applies to agreements entered into after its effective date.

Texas HB3422 regulates the removal of battery energy storage facilities, ensuring safe decommissioning and property restoration.

Texas HB3422 amends the Utilities Code to establish requirements for the removal of battery energy storage facilities. The bill mandates that grantees obtain financial assurance to cover removal costs and ensure property restoration. Grantees must remove equipment, fill cavities, and restore the land to its original condition. The bill also outlines provisions for financial assurance and voids any waivers of these requirements. Effective September 1, 2025, this law applies to agreements entered into after its effective date.