Is Texas SB 1252 in force?

Yes. Became law without signature Jun 20, 2025. In force from Sep 1, 2025.

Which products does Texas SB 1252 affect?

Texas SB 1252 affects Residential energy storage systems.

When does Texas SB 1252 take effect?

The effective date on file is September 1, 2025.

SB 1252

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

What does Texas SB 1252 do? Prohibits cities from regulating installation or inspection of home backup energy systems up to 50 kW output or 100 kWh storage, except city-owned utilities.

Facts

Kind: Bill
Status: Became law without signature
Stage: In force
Signed or decided: June 20, 2025
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 1252, 89th Leg., R.S. (2025), Ch. 356; Tex. Loc. Gov't Code 214.211, 214.214, 229.102

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