LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 9, 2025 TO: Honorable Giovanni Capriglione, Chair, House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2145 by Bhojani (Relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at certain state-owned parking lots and garages.), As Introduced The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time due to a lack of reliable information regarding the total number of planned construction projects by state entities. The bill would mandate the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at all new state-owned parking lots and garages constructed after September 1, 2025. The Texas Facilities Commission would be responsible for ensuring an adequate number of charging stations based on factors such as the current and projected number of registered EVs, usage patterns of the parking facilities, and charging technology.The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time due to a lack of reliable information regarding the total number of planned construction projects by state entities. Below are some potential costs which could arise provided by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as well as Texas Facilities Commission (TFC). HHSC and TFC provided differing estimates and assumptions regarding costs. The figures presented are based on each agency's evaluations.TFC estimated that the agency would complete one parking garage every two years and that every project would include 25 parking spaces devoted to electric vehicles. Based on these assumptions and an $80,000 per EV-space estimate, the agency estimated costs of $2.0 million per biennium. Actual costs would vary depending on the actual number and cost of charging stations installed. TFC estimated that the agency would also need to conduct a biennial study to analyze and establish EV parking space standards. The estimated biennial cost for this study would be $50,000. TFC would also require additional staffing for the management and maintenance of the charging stations. This includes an estimate of 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) at an annual cost of $119,314 for salary and benefits.HHSC estimated that the provisions of the bill would apply to their six ongoing state hospital projects, and that each project would require at least one charging station. The agency estimated costs of $171,000 per station for installation, total electric vehicle charging stations at HHSC could cost at least $1,026,000 in General Revenue in fiscal year 2026 based on these assumptions. Actual costs would vary depending on the actual number of charging stations installed or if HHSC received appropriations for additional construction sites at the HHSC-owned state facilities. HHSC estimated that the agency would require ongoing maintenance at a cost of $8,550 per station for a total annual cost of $51,300 beginning in fiscal year 2027. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 303 Facilities Commission, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 479 State Office of Risk Management, 529 Health and Human Services Commission, 601 Department of Transportation, 809 Preservation Board LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, RStu, THO, NAz, NV, CMA, GP
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 89TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
April 9, 2025
TO: Honorable Giovanni Capriglione, Chair, House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB2145 by Bhojani (Relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at certain state-owned parking lots and garages.), As Introduced
TO: Honorable Giovanni Capriglione, Chair, House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB2145 by Bhojani (Relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at certain state-owned parking lots and garages.), As Introduced
Honorable Giovanni Capriglione, Chair, House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency
Honorable Giovanni Capriglione, Chair, House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB2145 by Bhojani (Relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at certain state-owned parking lots and garages.), As Introduced
HB2145 by Bhojani (Relating to the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at certain state-owned parking lots and garages.), As Introduced
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time due to a lack of reliable information regarding the total number of planned construction projects by state entities.
The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time due to a lack of reliable information regarding the total number of planned construction projects by state entities.
The bill would mandate the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at all new state-owned parking lots and garages constructed after September 1, 2025. The Texas Facilities Commission would be responsible for ensuring an adequate number of charging stations based on factors such as the current and projected number of registered EVs, usage patterns of the parking facilities, and charging technology.The fiscal implications of the bill cannot be determined at this time due to a lack of reliable information regarding the total number of planned construction projects by state entities. Below are some potential costs which could arise provided by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as well as Texas Facilities Commission (TFC). HHSC and TFC provided differing estimates and assumptions regarding costs. The figures presented are based on each agency's evaluations.TFC estimated that the agency would complete one parking garage every two years and that every project would include 25 parking spaces devoted to electric vehicles. Based on these assumptions and an $80,000 per EV-space estimate, the agency estimated costs of $2.0 million per biennium. Actual costs would vary depending on the actual number and cost of charging stations installed. TFC estimated that the agency would also need to conduct a biennial study to analyze and establish EV parking space standards. The estimated biennial cost for this study would be $50,000. TFC would also require additional staffing for the management and maintenance of the charging stations. This includes an estimate of 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) at an annual cost of $119,314 for salary and benefits.HHSC estimated that the provisions of the bill would apply to their six ongoing state hospital projects, and that each project would require at least one charging station. The agency estimated costs of $171,000 per station for installation, total electric vehicle charging stations at HHSC could cost at least $1,026,000 in General Revenue in fiscal year 2026 based on these assumptions. Actual costs would vary depending on the actual number of charging stations installed or if HHSC received appropriations for additional construction sites at the HHSC-owned state facilities. HHSC estimated that the agency would require ongoing maintenance at a cost of $8,550 per station for a total annual cost of $51,300 beginning in fiscal year 2027.
TFC estimated that the agency would complete one parking garage every two years and that every project would include 25 parking spaces devoted to electric vehicles. Based on these assumptions and an $80,000 per EV-space estimate, the agency estimated costs of $2.0 million per biennium. Actual costs would vary depending on the actual number and cost of charging stations installed. TFC estimated that the agency would also need to conduct a biennial study to analyze and establish EV parking space standards. The estimated biennial cost for this study would be $50,000. TFC would also require additional staffing for the management and maintenance of the charging stations. This includes an estimate of 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) at an annual cost of $119,314 for salary and benefits.HHSC estimated that the provisions of the bill would apply to their six ongoing state hospital projects, and that each project would require at least one charging station. The agency estimated costs of $171,000 per station for installation, total electric vehicle charging stations at HHSC could cost at least $1,026,000 in General Revenue in fiscal year 2026 based on these assumptions. Actual costs would vary depending on the actual number of charging stations installed or if HHSC received appropriations for additional construction sites at the HHSC-owned state facilities. HHSC estimated that the agency would require ongoing maintenance at a cost of $8,550 per station for a total annual cost of $51,300 beginning in fiscal year 2027.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: b > td > 303 Facilities Commission, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 479 State Office of Risk Management, 529 Health and Human Services Commission, 601 Department of Transportation, 809 Preservation Board
303 Facilities Commission, 304 Comptroller of Public Accounts, 479 State Office of Risk Management, 529 Health and Human Services Commission, 601 Department of Transportation, 809 Preservation Board
LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, RStu, THO, NAz, NV, CMA, GP
JMc, RStu, THO, NAz, NV, CMA, GP