BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	H.B. 821
88R1576 SGM-D	By: King, Ken; Capriglione (Zaffirini)
	Business & Commerce
	5/16/2023
	Engrossed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

Currently, there are not enough charging stations for hybrid or electric vehicles on state property. By allowing charging stations to be installed on state property, the state could see increased tourism to Texas, including at state parks. Accordingly, H.B. 821 would authorize a state agency to enter into an agreement to place and maintain electric vehicle charging equipment on public property.

H.B. 821 amends current law relating to the placement of electric vehicle charging equipment on state property.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter A, Chapter 2165, Government Code, by adding Section 2165.010, as follows:

Sec. 2165.010. PLACEMENT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING EQUIPMENT ON STATE PROPERTY. (a) Defines "charging provider," "electric vehicle charging equipment," and "metering device."

(b) Authorizes a state agency in charge and control of state property, including a state park, to enter into an agreement authorizing a charging provider to place and maintain electric vehicle charging equipment on the property.

(c) Provides that an agreement described by Subsection (b):

(1) is required to require the charging provider to use a metering device to determine the cost of electricity transferred to another person through electric vehicle charging equipment; and

(2) is authorized to include any other reasonable requirements on the use of the property.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2023.