Is Texas HB 3809 in force?

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

Which products does Texas HB 3809 affect?

Texas HB 3809 affects Commercial and utility energy storage systems.

When does Texas HB 3809 take effect?

The effective date on file is September 1, 2025.

HB 3809

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

What does Texas HB 3809 do? Requires landowner leases for battery storage facilities of 1 MWh or more to make the operator remove equipment and restore land. Operators must also provide financial assurance for removal costs, based on a licensed engineer's estimate, by the 15th year at the latest.

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
Source: Texas Legislative Council, Texas Constitution and Statutes (opens in a new tab)
Citation: HB 3809, 89th Leg., R.S. (2025), Ch. 281; Tex. Util. Code ch. 303

The state’s codes

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

Commercial and utility energy storage systems
NEC: 2026 NEC IFC: Another model code IBC: 2012 IBC NFPA 855: 2020 NFPA 855

For information only. Your local building or fire official decides which code applies. We check state records often but can miss a recent change, so confirm with your official before you design, permit, or install. Terms of use