Is Texas 30 TAC ch. 328 in force?

Yes. In force from Oct 1, 2026.

Which products does Texas 30 TAC ch. 328 affect?

Texas 30 TAC ch. 328 affects Commercial and utility energy storage systems and Solar PV.

When does Texas 30 TAC ch. 328 take effect?

The effective date on file is October 1, 2026.

30 TAC ch. 328

PartialRead in the state’s own source. It stays partial until the passage is on file word for word.

What does Texas 30 TAC ch. 328 do? Requires recycling facilities handling wind, solar, and utility-scale battery components to file annual inventories and engineer cost estimates by Jan 15. They must hold financial assurance equal to 100 percent of the estimate, with the state as beneficiary; penalties are capped at $500 a day.

Facts

Kind: Rule
Status: In force
Stage: In force
Signed or decided: October 1, 2026
Effective: October 1, 2026
Topics: Recycling and end of life
Products: Commercial and utility energy storage systems Solar PV
Source: Texas Secretary of State (opens in a new tab)
Citation: Texas Register, Sep 25, 2026 issue, adopted rules

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