Is Texas HB 3229 in force?

Yes. Signed into law and in force from Sep 1, 2025.

Which products does Texas HB 3229 affect?

Texas HB 3229 affects Commercial and utility energy storage systems and Solar PV.

When does Texas HB 3229 take effect?

The effective date on file is September 1, 2025.

HB 3229

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

What does Texas HB 3229 do? Requires recycling facilities that accept wind, solar, and battery storage components to file annual inventories, recycling timelines, and engineer cost estimates with the state. They must also post financial assurance covering 100 percent of the estimated recycling or disposal cost.

Facts

Kind: Bill
Status: Signed into law
Stage: In force
Effective: September 1, 2025
Topics: Recycling and end of life
Products: Commercial and utility energy storage systems Solar PV
Source: Texas Legislative Council, Texas Constitution and Statutes (opens in a new tab)
Citation: HB 3229, 89th Leg., R.S. (2025), Ch. 273; Tex. Health & Safety Code ch. 376

The state’s codes

The codes that reach each product this law names, with the edition Texas is on. Each links to the record.

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