89R8028 CXP-D
By: Lopez of Bexar H.B. No. 3895
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute on
wireless energy transmission for electric vehicles.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. STUDY ON WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSMISSION FOR
ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (a) The Texas A&M Transportation Institute, in
consultation with the Texas Department of Transportation, shall
conduct a study on wireless energy transmission for electric
vehicles.
(b) The study must:
(1) assess the various methods, including the use of
magnetic induction, to transfer power wirelessly to electric
vehicles while the vehicles are in motion;
(2) evaluate the feasibility of implementing the
methods described by Subdivision (1) of this subsection on roads in
this state;
(3) identify roads, with priority given to toll roads,
for implementation of the methods described by Subdivision (1) of
this subsection; and
(4) estimate the financial and any other benefits to
this state of implementing the methods described by Subdivision (1)
of this subsection.
(c) Not later than September 1, 2026, the Texas A&M
Transportation Institute shall submit a report to the legislature
that includes the results of the study and any associated
recommendations.
SECTION 2. EXPIRATION. This Act expires December 31, 2026.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect September
1, 2025.