Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3511 — Relating to the participation of electric vehicles in the ERCOT market.

Last action — Received from the House

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the participation of electric vehicles in the ERCOT market.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 39.9161, Utilities Code.

  • Section 39.9161, Utilities Code

    Sec. 39.9161. INTERCONNECTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (a) In this section: (1) "Electric vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 42.0102. (2) "Interconnection" means the right of an electric vehicle owner to physically connect the electric vehicle to an electricity distribution system and the technical requirements, rules, or processes for the connection. (b) The commission by rule may establish safety, technical, and performance standards for electric vehicles that may be interconnected. In adopting the rules, the commission shall consider standards published by the Underwriters Laboratories, the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (c) The commission by rule may establish a program to allow the sale of electricity stored by an electric vehicle to the transmission grid and distribution system. The rules may authorize an electric utility or retail electric provider to contract with an electric vehicle owner so that: (1) electricity stored by the electric vehicle is made available for sale to the transmission grid and distribution system; (2) the value of that electricity is credited to the electric vehicle owner; and (3) electric vehicles are eligible to participate in ERCOT market mechanisms, including ancillary services, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), and Aggregated Distributed Energy Resource (ADER) programs, ensuring their full integration as grid assets.

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Action History

  1. Received from the House

  2. Reported engrossed

  3. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  4. Record vote

  5. Passed

  6. Read 3rd time

  7. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  8. Record vote

  9. Passed to engrossment as amended

  10. Amended

  11. Amendment to amendment tabled

  12. Amendment(s) offered

  13. Amended

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. Placed on General State Calendar

  16. Considered in Calendars

  17. Committee report sent to Calendars

  18. Committee report distributed

  19. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  20. Reported favorably as substituted

  21. Committee substitute considered in committee

  22. Considered in public hearing

  23. Left pending in committee

  24. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  25. Committee substitute considered in committee

  26. Considered in public hearing

  27. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  28. Referred to State Affairs

  29. Read first time

  30. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3511 do?
Relating to the participation of electric vehicles in the ERCOT market.
Who sponsors HB 3511?
HB 3511 is sponsored by Mihaela Plesa, Hernandez, Rafael Anchía, Todd Hunter, Salman Bhojani, Linda Garcia, and Penny Morales Shaw.
What is the current status of HB 3511?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 3511?
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