BILL ANALYSIS

H.B. 821

By: King, Ken

State Affairs

Committee Report (Unamended)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

There are currently 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. H.B. 821 seeks to authorize a state agency to enter into an agreement to place and maintain electric vehicle charging equipment on public property.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPACT

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly create a criminal offense, increase the punishment for an existing criminal offense or category of offenses, or change the eligibility of a person for community supervision, parole, or mandatory supervision.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution.

ANALYSIS

H.B. 821 amends the Government Code to authorize an applicable 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. The agreement must require the provider to use a metering device to determine the cost of electricity transferred to another person through electric vehicle charging equipment and may include any other reasonable requirements on the use of the property.

EFFECTIVE DATE

September 1, 2023.