H.B. No. 3229 establishes a new chapter in the Health and Safety Code dedicated to the recycling of renewable energy components, specifically targeting facilities that process materials from wind turbines, solar energy devices, and battery energy storage systems. The bill defines the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as the overseeing body and outlines the requirements for recycling facilities, including the submission of annual reports detailing the components accepted for recycling, timelines for processing, and cost estimates prepared by licensed engineers. Additionally, it mandates that facility owners provide financial assurance equal to the estimated recycling costs to ensure compliance.

The bill also introduces an administrative penalty for non-compliance, allowing the commission to impose fines of up to $500 per day for violations of the new recycling regulations. Furthermore, it amends existing provisions in the Water Code to include the new chapter on renewable energy component recycling under the commission's jurisdiction. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Water Code 5.013, Water Code 7.052 (Water Code 5, Water Code 7)
House Committee Report: Water Code 5.013, Water Code 7.052 (Water Code 5, Water Code 7)
Engrossed: Water Code 5.013, Water Code 7.052 (Water Code 5, Water Code 7)
Senate Committee Report: Water Code 5.013, Water Code 7.052 (Water Code 5, Water Code 7)
Enrolled: Water Code 5.013, Water Code 7.052 (Water Code 5, Water Code 7)