Bill > HB1895

This bill establishes new requirements for wind-powered generation facilities in Texas, mandating that before beginning operation or expansion, electric cooperatives, electric utilities, municipally owned utilities, power generation companies, and other electricity generators must submit documentation to the state commission proving two key clearances: first, that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined the facility will not pose a hazard to air navigation, and second, that the Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse has either confirmed no adverse impact on military operations and readiness or that a mitigation agreement has been executed to address any potential impacts. The bill applies only to wind-powered generation facilities installed on or after its effective date (September 1, 2025) and allows the commission to impose administrative penalties on electric cooperatives or municipally owned utilities that fail to comply with these new documentation requirements. This legislation aims to ensure that new wind power facilities do not interfere with aviation safety or military operations, providing an additional layer of regulatory oversight for renewable energy infrastructure development.

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