H.B. No. 3228 amends the Texas Utilities Code to establish new requirements for lease agreements related to wind and solar power facilities. The bill introduces the definition of "Recycle" as the processing of an item to recover a usable product and expands the definitions of "Wind power facility" and "Solar power facility" to include additional components and support equipment. It mandates that agreements for both types of facilities must specify the grantee's responsibilities for collecting, reusing, or recycling components, including turbine blades and photovoltaic modules, and for disposing of non-recyclable components in compliance with state and federal laws.

Additionally, the bill requires that financial assurance be provided by the grantee to cover the costs of removing, recycling, or disposing of facility components and restoring the property. This assurance must be based on estimates from an independent, licensed engineer and must be updated regularly. The legislation applies only to agreements entered into after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Utilities Code 301.0001, Utilities Code 301.0003, Utilities Code 301.0004, Utilities Code 302.0001, Utilities Code 302.0004, Utilities Code 302.0005 (Utilities Code 302, Utilities Code 301)
House Committee Report: Utilities Code 301.0001, Utilities Code 301.0003, Utilities Code 301.0004, Utilities Code 302.0001, Utilities Code 302.0004, Utilities Code 302.0005 (Utilities Code 302, Utilities Code 301)
Engrossed: Utilities Code 301.0001, Utilities Code 301.0003, Utilities Code 301.0004, Utilities Code 302.0001, Utilities Code 302.0004, Utilities Code 302.0005 (Utilities Code 302, Utilities Code 301)
Senate Committee Report: Utilities Code 301.0001, Utilities Code 301.0003, Utilities Code 301.0004, Utilities Code 302.0001, Utilities Code 302.0004, Utilities Code 302.0005 (Utilities Code 302, Utilities Code 301)
Enrolled: Utilities Code 301.0001, Utilities Code 301.0003, Utilities Code 301.0004, Utilities Code 302.0001, Utilities Code 302.0004, Utilities Code 302.0005 (Utilities Code 302, Utilities Code 301)