The bill would mandate the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at all new state-owned parking lots and garages whose design process begins on or after September 1, 2025. The Texas Facilities Commission would be responsible for ensuring an adequate number of charging stations based on factors such as the current and projected number of registered EVs, usage patterns of the parking facilities, and charging technology.
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time due to a lack of reliable information regarding the total number of planned construction projects by state entities. Below are some potential costs which could arise provided by Texas Facilities Commission (TFC).
TFC estimated that the agency would complete one parking garage every two years and that every project would include 25 parking spaces devoted to electric vehicles. Based on these assumptions and an $80,000 per EV-space estimate, the agency estimated costs of $2.0 million per biennium. Actual costs would vary depending on the actual number and cost of charging stations installed. TFC estimated that the agency would also need to conduct a biennial study to analyze and establish EV parking space standards. The estimated biennial cost for this study would be $50,000. TFC would also require additional staffing for the management and maintenance of the charging stations. This includes an estimate of 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) at an annual cost of $119,314 for salary and benefits.
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.