House Bill No. 1360 aims to amend regulations concerning the construction and alteration of residential and commercial buildings in Texas. The bill modifies Section 3000.002(c) of the Government Code by clarifying exemptions from certain regulations. Notably, it adds new exemptions for energy codes adopted by the State Energy Conservation Office and establishes standards for energy and water conservation design, as well as high-performance building standards. Additionally, it removes a previous provision regarding plumbing product standards imposed by the Texas Water Development Board.

The bill also revises Section 388.003 of the Health and Safety Code, which governs energy conservation in construction. It stipulates that the State Energy Conservation Office may adopt the latest editions of energy codes but limits amendments to once every six years and requires a nine-month notice before implementation. Furthermore, the office must conduct analyses to assess the impact of any amendments on housing affordability and construction costs. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 3000.002, Health and Safety Code 55.115 (Government Code 3000, Health and Safety Code 55)
House Committee Report: Government Code 3000.002, Health and Safety Code 55.115 (Government Code 3000, Health and Safety Code 55)