Texas HB3896 allows water supply or sewer service corporations to generate and sell electric power in the ERCOT region.

HB3896 amends the Water Code to allow corporations operating in the ERCOT region to register as power generation companies. These corporations can then generate electric power for sale, with revenue used for production costs or purposes described by Section 67.002. The bill mandates that revenue from power sales be accounted for and used in compliance with Section 67.004. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3896 allows water supply or sewer service corporations to generate and sell electric power in the ERCOT region.

HB3896 amends the Water Code to allow corporations operating in the ERCOT region to register as power generation companies. These corporations can then generate electric power for sale, with revenue used for production costs or purposes described by Section 67.002. The bill mandates that revenue from power sales be accounted for and used in compliance with Section 67.004. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.