Bill

HB 1501

87(R) - 2021
House State Affairs
Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development
House State Affairs
Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development
Utilities
State Agencies

Contact the Author

Jay Dean

Phone:

512-463-0750

Capitol Office:

Room E2.414

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Jay Dean
Rhetta Andrews Bowers
Joe Deshotel
Will Metcalf

Co-Author(s)

Ed Thompson

Sponsor(s)

Brian Birdwell

Bill Caption

Relating to certain regulations adopted by a governmental entity restricting the use of a natural gas or propane appliance or other system or component.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated

Bill Analysis

HB 1501 would prohibit a governmental entity from creating or enforcing a rule, ordinance, order, or other regulation that prohibits or restricts, directly or indirectly, the use of an appliance or other system or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane in the construction, renovation, maintenance, or alteration of a residential or commercial building. A government entity would also be prohibited from levying additional charges or different prices on applicants for permits for building or development for using natural gas or propane equipment.

Vote Recommendation Notes

The purpose of this bill is to prevent municipal governments from creating ordinances or rules that ban or phase out natural gas or propane hookups. Texas Action supports HB 1501 as this bill supports limited government, free markets, and individual liberty.

Contact the Author

Jay Dean

Phone:

512-463-0750

Capitol Office:

Room E2.414

Email: