HB 3895

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
(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
(3)  identify roads, with priority given to toll roads,
for implementation of the methods described by Subdivision (1) of
(4)  estimate the financial and any other benefits to
this state of implementing the methods described by Subdivision (1)
(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
SECTION 2.  EXPIRATION.  This Act expires December 31, 2026.
SECTION 3.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Act takes effect September