Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 447.012. Appliance Standards

The state energy conservation office shall determine the feasibility and cost-benefit to consumers of setting appliance standards for appliances that are not currently regulated for energy efficiency in this state, if the office determines that the new standards would reduce the emission of air contaminants.  The office may not consider the feasibility and cost-benefit to consumers of setting appliance standards for air conditioning systems under this section.