REGULATION OF RESIDENTIAL ENERGY BACKUP SYSTEMS.

Tex. LOC. GOV'T Code § 229.102.
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(a) In this section, "residential energy backup system" means a backup energy system installed at a residential property that is capable of providing no more than 50 kilowatts of electricity to the residence or has a storage capacity of no more than 100 kilowatt hours. (b) A municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or other measure that would regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system. (c) This section does not limit the authority of a municipally owned utility, as defined by Section 11.003 , Utilities Code, to regulate the installation or inspection of a residential energy backup system within the utility's service area. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 356 (S.B. 1252 ), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2025. SUBCHAPTER Z. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Source: TX Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Fetched: 6/29/2026

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