89R11207 SCR-D     By: Zwiener H.B. No. 3706       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the installation by a residential tenant of electric   vehicle supply equipment in a parking space assigned to the tenant.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter A, Chapter 92, Property Code, is   amended by adding Section 92.027 to read as follows:          Sec. 92.027.  INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY   EQUIPMENT BY CERTAIN TENANTS. (a)  In this section:                (1)  "Dwelling unit" has the meaning assigned by   Section 92.251.                (2)  "Electric vehicle supply equipment" has the   meaning assigned by Section 2311.0101, Occupations Code.          (b)  A tenant of a dwelling unit may install at the tenant's   expense electric vehicle supply equipment in accordance with this   section at a parking space on the premises that:                (1)  is assigned to the tenant for the tenant's   exclusive use in a written lease;                (2)  is accessed by an individual driveway; and                (3)  is located near an individual or embedded meter.          (c)  A landlord shall, on request of a tenant of a dwelling   unit subject to a written lease that includes a provision for the   assignment of a parking space described by Subsection (b), provide   to the tenant a separate written agreement with reasonable terms   for the installation of electric vehicle supply equipment at the   tenant's parking space.          (d)  Terms included in an agreement under Subsection (c):                (1)  shall include requirements that:                      (A)  electric vehicle supply equipment and the   installation of electric vehicle supply equipment comply with   applicable law and safety requirements for the protection of   persons and property, including that installation shall be   performed only by a person who holds any license required by law for   the performance of the installation; and                      (B)  before installing the electric vehicle   supply equipment, the tenant provide the landlord with a complete   financial analysis and scope of work plan, which the landlord must   approve in writing not later than one month after receiving the   financial analysis and plan;                (2)  may include requirements that:                      (A)  electric vehicle supply equipment comply   with reasonable architectural standards governing the dimensions,   placement, or external appearance of the electric vehicle supply   equipment, provided that the standards may not prohibit or have the   effect of prohibiting the installation of electric vehicle supply   equipment or substantially increase the installation cost; and                      (B)  the installation of the electric vehicle   supply equipment not cause irreparable damage to the premises; and                (3)  at the option of the landlord, may:                      (A)  require that the tenant:                            (i)  remove the electric vehicle supply   equipment before the termination of the tenancy; and                            (ii)  return the premises to the same   condition as before the installation of the electric vehicle supply   equipment; or                      (B)  provide that the electric vehicle supply   equipment remain on the premises after the termination of the   tenancy and that each successive tenant of the dwelling unit for   which the parking space is assigned assume responsibility for the   repair, maintenance, insurance, replacement, and removal of the   equipment until the equipment is removed.          (e)  A tenant who installs electric vehicle supply equipment   under this section shall:                (1)  deposit with the landlord an amount sufficient to   cover the cost of removal;                (2)  be responsible for the costs of installation,   operation, maintenance, and repair, including hazard and liability   insurance; and                (3)  provide a certificate of insurance naming the   landlord as an additional insured on the tenant's insurance policy   for any claim related to the installation, maintenance, use, or   removal of the electric vehicle supply equipment not later than the   14th day after receiving the landlord's approval to install the   equipment or notice to provide the certificate.          (f)  The electricity for the electric vehicle supply   equipment must be separately metered or metered by an embedded   meter and payable by the tenant installing the supply equipment.          (g)  This section does not require a landlord to provide an   assigned parking space to a tenant in order to accommodate electric   vehicle supply equipment.          SECTION 2.  Section 92.027, Property Code, as added by this   Act, applies only with respect to a lease entered into or renewed on   or after the effective date of this Act.          SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.