Texas SB448 mandates private entities to cover at least 50% of energy costs for desalination facilities under public-private partnerships.

Texas SB448 amends the Government Code to establish cost-sharing requirements for desalination facilities operating under public-private partnerships. Specifically, it requires private entities to pay at least 50% of the energy costs to operate a desalination facility. This requirement applies only after the facility begins charging customers for water produced. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB448 mandates private entities to cover at least 50% of energy costs for desalination facilities under public-private partnerships.

Texas SB448 amends the Government Code to establish cost-sharing requirements for desalination facilities operating under public-private partnerships. Specifically, it requires private entities to pay at least 50% of the energy costs to operate a desalination facility. This requirement applies only after the facility begins charging customers for water produced. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.