Is Texas SB 1202 in force?

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

Which products does Texas SB 1202 affect?

Texas SB 1202 affects Residential energy storage systems.

When does Texas SB 1202 take effect?

The effective date on file is September 1, 2025.

SB 1202

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

What does Texas SB 1202 do? Allows qualified third parties, including some master electricians, to review plans and inspect home backup power installations, such as batteries, instead of local officials. Requires local authorities to post requirements and fees and to issue permits within three business days after an approved review.

Facts

Kind: Bill
Status: Signed into law
Stage: In force
Effective: September 1, 2025
Topics: Permitting
Products: Residential energy storage systems
Source: Texas Legislative Council, Texas Constitution and Statutes (opens in a new tab)
Citation: SB 1202, 89th Leg., R.S. (2025), Ch. 804; Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 247.0025

The state’s codes

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

Residential energy storage systems
NEC: 2026 NEC IRC: 2012 IRC IFC: Another model code 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