The bill, H.B. No. 1897, introduces new requirements for the approval of coastal wind power facilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. It adds Section 37.0561 to Subchapter B, Chapter 37 of the Utilities Code, defining "wind power facility" to include wind turbine generators and associated support equipment. The commission is mandated to consider the potential negative impacts of such facilities on established industries, community values, the environment, and public safety when evaluating applications for certificates of convenience and necessity related to these facilities.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the commission cannot grant a certificate if it finds that the proposed facility may adversely affect local industries, the environment, or public safety, or if the public convenience and necessity do not require the installation of the facility due to adequate electricity service in the area. The provisions of this act will apply only to applications for certificates for which the commission has not issued a final order before the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

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