MOSS LANDING 1ST ANNIVERSARY
To commemorate the first anniversary of the Moss Landing BESS fire, there will be a One Year Retrospective hosted by Never Again Moss Landing on January 17th at 4 pm Pacific Time. Information about the event, along with a Zoom link to watch it, can be accessed here: But even if you don’t have time to watch, the material in the announcement is worth reviewing.
KERR COUNTY BESS WORKSHOP-VIDEO JANUARY 5, 2026
https://www.youtube.com/live/mUVzK0R5uyA?si=llmGKeSAHycs9Dxr
LCRA BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2025
Attorney General Ken Paxton Lunches Investigation into use of CCP Tech Products in Critical State Infrastructure
The Hidden Cost of $33 + Billion 765-V Transmission Lines
https://edwardsplateaualliance.org/alert
TCEQ’s Response to HCESRPC’s Questions
Public Utilities Board Meeting Video with HCESRPC Public Input
The China Hack
https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/6V0F_dZe_o3rIGS68P4xUVQT4PB27gpA/
LCRA Open Records Request
Never Again Moss Landing Vistra Disaster Investigation Results
2 Tesla Megapacks Burned: Boulder City Fire (Nevada)
Gillespie County Petition Against Peregrine Energy
Presentation to the Kerrville Rotary Club – Update on BESS in Kerr County
Commissioner Paces gave the following presentation to the Kerrville Rotary Club on July 18th, 2025.
LCRA FOIA REQUEST
Secure the Grid Bill Review 6-23-25
| This information was contained in an email from Dr. Milinda Morris Chairman Secure The Electric Grid subcommittee, Legislative Priorities Committee, SD 13 SREC Committeewoman Legislative Priorities Update: Sine Die As the 89th Legislative Session comes to an end, we have significant accomplishments to recognize. However, we will include a more in depth evaluation soon. With 37 Legislative Priority bills successfully passing both chambers, this session represents a substantial achievement for our shared goals and priorities.We want to extend our sincere appreciation to the authors, coauthors, and sponsors who worked tirelessly to advance these important bills. Their persistence, and strategic efforts were crucial in navigating the legislative process and building the necessary support to move each of legislative priorities forward. Each of them invested considerable time and energy into crafting effective legislation and securing the votes needed for passage. Most importantly, we want to thank our grassroots supporters who made these victories possible. Your consistent advocacy efforts, from contacting legislators and attending committee hearings to organizing in your communities and mobilizing support, were essential to our success. You showed up when it counted, whether that meant taking time off work to testify, making phone calls during your lunch breaks, or spending weekends educating your neighbors about these critical issues. The legislative process requires sustained effort from many people working toward common objectives, and this session demonstrated exactly what we can accomplish when we coordinate our efforts effectively. These 37 bills represent real progress on the issues that matter to our communities, and that progress happened because of your commitment and hard work. Thank you for your dedication throughout this legislative session. Your ongoing efforts are making a meaningful difference for Texas! Thank YOU for staying up to date on urgent legislation and letting your voice be heard!Bill Number/AuthorSponsor(s)Stop Sexualizing Texas KidsSB 13 Sen PaxtonBuckley | Metcalf | Frank | SpillerSB 20 Sen FloresRep CapriglioneSB 412 Sen MiddletonPatterson | Hickland | Metcalf | Hefner | VasutSB 2420 Sen PaxtonFairly | Patterson | González, Mary | ButtonHB 100 Rep Leo WilsonSen MiddletonHB 4623 Rep LittleSen Paxton End Federal OverreachHB 4076 Rep LeachSen KolkhorstHB 1586 Rep HullSen KolkhorstHB 4535 Rep McQueeneySen HancockHB 3441 Rep LutherSen HallSB 25 Sen KolkhorstHull | Frank | VanDeaver | Bucy | PiersonSB 379 Sen MiddletonRep GerdesSB 1362 Sen HughesHefner | Patterson | MetcalfSB 888 Sen KolkhorstRep LeachHB 2963 Rep CapriglioneSen Hall Texas Not for SaleHB 119 Rep GerdesSen HughesSB 17 Sen KolkhorstHefner | Metcalf | Patterson | McQueeney | Spiller Secure ElectionsHB 1661 Rep VasutSen BettencourtSB 1470 Sen HughesRep ShaheenSB 1862 Sen HughesRep HicklandSB 2166 Sen ParkerRep ShaheenSB 2753 Sen HallRep IsaacSJR 37 Sen BirdwellNoble | Cortez | Shaheen | Hunter | MuñozSB 985 Sen BettencourtHayes | Cook | Hopper | BumgarnerHB 5138 Rep ShaheenSen Hughes Secure the Electric GridSB 2148 Sen HallRep SlawsonHB 14 Rep HarrisSen SchwertnerHB 3809 Rep DarbySen SchwertnerSB 1535 Sen ZaffiriniRep ButtonSB 1762 Sen BlancoRep DarbyHB 3824 Rep KingSen SchwertnerHB 3228 Rep LambertSen PerrySB 6 Sen King | Sen SchwertnerRep KingSB 1789 Sen SchwertnerRep McQueeneySB 231 Sen KingRep GuillenSB 75 Sen HallRep Wilson Border EnforcementSJR 5 Sen HuffmanSmithee | DeAyala | Louderback | Cook | Moody Well the 89th Legislation ended today. A total of 12 Bills passed supporting the Electric Grid. In addition to the 11 listed below, HB 3229 by Lambert (SB 2659 by Perry) 89(R) HB 3229 – Enrolled version was signed by the Governor on 5/29/2025. We were able to support significant priority legislation through the Session. In addition, Governor Abbott signed HB 150 89(R) HB 150 – Enrolled version which creates a Cybersecurity Command Post in San Antonio. |
Secure the Grid Bill Review
House State Affairs Committee Hearing on Rep. Virdell’s HB 1378
On April 30th, the House State Affairs Committee held hearings on various proposed bills. One of the bills heard was Representative Wes Virdell’s HB 1378, which requires a BESS facility to have a 500-yard setback from adjacent property lines. Commissioner McCall and Commissioner Paces were both present to testify in support of his bill. A copy of Commissioner Paces’ statement is provided below. Unfortunately, speakers were only allowed 2 minutes to speak before they were cut off. Commissioner Paces didn’t get even halfway through his statement; however, copies were provided to the 15-member committee. Let’s hope that they take the time to read it.
Secure the Grid at the Capitol April 28, 2025
Part 1 and Part 2
**LEGISLATIVE UPDATE-WEIGH-IN ON SB 75 BY MONDAY MAY 5**
The premier bill of the RPT Secure the Electric Grid legislative priority, SB 75 by Senator Bob Hall is up for hearing in Texas House State Affairs this Monday, May 5, starting at 8:00 am in JHR 120.
If you can’t make it, please make online comments in support at: https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c450
Hearing notice: https://capitol.texas.gov/…/html/C4502025050508001.HTM
Note that another RPT priority bill, SB 18 by Bryan Hughes is up, too. It requires dirty books to be moved out of children’s section of public libraries. The bill was formerly known as SB 2101. @everyone can use the same comments link to comment on SB 18, too.
Key Take Aways from the Secure the Texas Grid Symposium presented by Jacob Wellnitz at the Kerr County Patriots Meeting on April 21st, 2025
BESS related bills to support in the 89th Texas Legislature
**Must See-Secure the Grid Symposium**
Posts
Meeting March 26, 2025
HCESRPC RESOLUTION AGAINST BESS
Kerr County Resolution Against BESS
Comm Holt’s Feb. 28 Analysis of BESS Targeting our Counties
Legislative Bills Related to BESS April 2025
Article: Battery Backlash is Real
Report: Lithium Battery Fires and Emmissions
TCEQ-BESS Enviromental Impacts
Dr. Alex Rudd-BESS Hazards Reports
HCESRPC 