Texas SB2292 prohibits electric resistance as a primary heat source in residential buildings over 500 square feet.

Texas SB2292 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit the use of electric resistance as a primary heat source in residential buildings with a dwelling area greater than 500 square feet. This prohibition applies to construction, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, or repair that begins on or after January 1, 2026. The law does not apply to dwelling units cooled using chilled water. Municipalities must establish rules and take necessary actions to implement this change by December 1, 2025. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2292 prohibits electric resistance as a primary heat source in residential buildings over 500 square feet.

Texas SB2292 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit the use of electric resistance as a primary heat source in residential buildings with a dwelling area greater than 500 square feet. This prohibition applies to construction, remodeling, alteration, enlargement, or repair that begins on or after January 1, 2026. The law does not apply to dwelling units cooled using chilled water. Municipalities must establish rules and take necessary actions to implement this change by December 1, 2025. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.