Bill > HB2511

This bill amends the Texas Tax Code to expand the list of energy-efficient products that are exempt from sales and use taxes. Currently, the exemption applies to items like air conditioners (under $6,000), clothes washers, ceiling fans, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, certain lightbulbs, and programmable thermostats. The bill adds several new products to this list, including water heaters, clothes dryers, freezers, stoves, attic fans, and heat pumps. The bill also clarifies the types of lightbulbs covered by the exemption, now explicitly including incandescent, fluorescent, and LED bulbs, and expands the thermostat category to include smart thermostats. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will not affect tax liabilities that accrued before the effective date. This amendment aims to provide tax relief for consumers purchasing energy-efficient household appliances and lighting, potentially encouraging the adoption of more environmentally friendly and energy-saving products.

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