S.B. No. 783 amends regulations related to the construction and alteration of residential and commercial buildings in Texas. The bill specifies that certain programs and requirements are exempt from these regulations, including those related to state or federal funding, windstorm and hail insurance eligibility, and outdoor lighting regulations adopted by certified Dark Sky Communities. Additionally, it introduces new exemptions for energy codes and conservation standards established by the State Energy Conservation Office, including high-performance building standards and energy and water conservation design standards.

The bill also revises the process for adopting energy codes, requiring the State Energy Conservation Office to conduct analyses on the impact of proposed amendments on housing attainability and cost-effectiveness before making changes. It establishes a procedure for stakeholders, including builders, local authorities, and environmental groups, to comment on energy code amendments. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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