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Cry of the PoorInfrastructureHB 13Relating to creating the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council.Rep. King (R-TX-88)SupportSee SB 2512 = Identical. This bill would create the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program to promote communication during a weather emergency.HB13
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Nuclear, Cry of the PoorNuclear, Hazardous Waste, Waste, EnergyHB 14Relating to funding mechanisms within the Office of the Governor and Texas Public Utility Commission to support the deployment of advanced nuclear reactors in this state.Rep. Harris (R-TX-008) + 21 OpposeSee SB 2060 = Identical. Nuclear energy is not "clean energy" even though it is not a fossil fuel; it is an alternative fuel. Our Earth and the poor have known the destruction from nuclear waste, let alone when there's a reactor melt-down. Reports from the nat. Academyof Sciences show that small modular reactor designs will actually increase the volume of nuclear waste. This is an area that should not be rushed into unless there is no chance of any nuclear waste which the industry cannot claim.HB14
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Fossil FuelsHB 143Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities.Rep. King (R-TX-88)SupportSee H.B. 2453 = Duplicate; SB 2980 IdenticalHB143
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HB 144Relating to plans for the management and inspection of distribution polesRep. King (R-TX-88)HB144
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Cry of the PoorHB 145Relating to risk mitigation planning and associated liability for providers of electric service.Rep. King (R-TX-88)HB145
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WaterWater Quality, WaterHB 156 Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the protection of certain water facilities from catastrophes.Rep. Raymond (D-TX-42)SupportHB156
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WaterWater Quality, WaterHB 157Relating to the production by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an annual report on public drinking water supply systems.Rep. Raymond (D-TX-42)SupportThis bill would require TCEQ to produce an annual report on public drinking water systems including conditions and challengesHB157
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Fossil Fuels; Cry of the PoorOil, Air Pollution, Natural Gas, Energy, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, Air QualityHB 188 Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to certain funds and accounts, including the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.Rep. Landgraf (R-TX-081), Rep. Morales (D-TX-074)SupportThe bill would divert oil and gas severance tax and reapply them to certain areas, including for cleanup and air pollution efforts.HB188
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HB 205Relating to the eligibility for grants for alternative fueling facilities.Rep. Cortez (D-TX-117)HB205
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HB 206Relating to limitations on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.Rep. Craddick (R-TX-82)HB206
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HB 263 Relating to the grant program distributing money from the transportation infrastructure fundRep. Guillen (R-TX-31)HB263
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Land, NuclearHB 279 Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.Rep. Guillen (R-TX-31)See SB 1061 = IdenticalHB279
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WaterInfrastructure, WaterHB 310 Relating to the use of money transferred from the Texas water fund.Rep. Guillen (R-TX-031), Rep. Buckley (R-TX-054) +2SupportHB310
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HB 326 Relating to authorizing the increase or decrease of the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes based on the cost of certain highway projectsRep. Lopez (D-TX-125)HB326
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Cry of the Poor, WaterSewer Systems, Infrastructure, WaterHB 365 Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance from the economically distressed areas account that is not required to be repaid.Rep. González (D-TX-075)SupportWould increase the amount of grants that could be made available under the EDAP program from 75 to 90%.HB365
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HB 373 Relating to regulating recycling businessesRep. González (D-TX-075)HB373
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HB 405Relating to fees on and grants for fuel ethanol, renewable methane, biodiesel, and renewable diesel.Rep. Hayes (R-TX-57)HB405
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Clean EnergySolar, Beneficial Electrification , EnergyHB 407 Relating to municipal and county requirements for solar energy device compatibility for certain residential construction; creating criminal offenses.Rep. Morales (D-TX-145)SupportThe bill is part of an important conversation about how to encourage the use of new technologies like onsite solar, in this case through new codes. Many of the recent codes such as the 2024 IECC already require solar-ready provisions for new buildings.HB407
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Water; Cry of the PoorInfrastructure, WaterHB 422 Relating to limitations on the issuance of bonds by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.Rep. González (D-TX-075)SupportImportant bill to expand the ability of the state to issue bonds for water and wastewater infrastructure for communities with limited ability to pay for loans as part of the Economically Distressed Areas Program.HB422
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Clean EnergySolar, EnergyHB 431 Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar roof tiles.Rep. Cortez (D-TX-117)SupportHB431
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Cry of the PoorHB 446Relating to workplace heat illness prevention, including the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory boardRep. Flores (D-TX-51)SupportHB446
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Cry of the PoorHB 456Relating to the translation of certain forms and information associated with complaints filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.Rep. Lalani (D-TX-76)HB456
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AirAir Monitoring, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, Air QualityHB 457 Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility.Rep. Morales (D-TX-145)SupportThis bill would require the creation of an emergency alert system for dangerous releases of toxic chemicals to better protect the public.HB457
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Air, Fossil FuelsOil, Air Pollution, Energy, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, Air QualityHB 459 Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.Rep. Rosenthal (D-TX-135)SupportThe bill would establish a policy to end routine flaring in Texas. While new EPA rules already begin this process, the bill would establish a state policy.HB459
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Land, WaterSolid Waste, WasteHB 464 Relating to the establishment of a grant program to support the elimination of illegally disposed of scrap tires.Rep. González (D-TX-075)SupportHB464
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Air, Fossil FuelsHB 469 The enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.Rep. Vasut(R-TX-25)HB469
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HB 482 The provision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the pertinent state representative and state senator of notice of certain administrative actions of the commission.Rep. Lopez (D-TX-125)HB482
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InfrastructureGrid Modernization, Adaption, EnergyHB 483 Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity and to the construction of certain high-speed rail.Rep. Bucy (D-TX-136)See SB 424 = IdenticalHB483
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WaterHOA GovernanceHB 517Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to assess a fine for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction.Rep. Harris Davila (R-TX-52)SupportThis bill prevents HOAs from fining a home owner who either does not water or restricts watering yard vegetation due to government water restrictions.HB517
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HB 519 Relating to honey production operations and the harvesting and packaging of honey and honeycomb.Rep. González (D-TX-075)HB519
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Land, BiodiversityInsect / Pest Control (pollinators, mosquitos, etc.), Food & AgHB 552Relating to a study by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to determine standards for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain agricultural land used to raise or keep bees.Rep. González (D-TX-075)SupportHB552
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Clean EnergyRenewable Standards, EnergyHB 553 Relating to the permitting of renewable energy generation facilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; authorizing fees.Rep. Patterson (R-TX-106)OpposeThis bill is similar to legislation from last session that puts very restricting siting and permitting requirements on renewable energy developments, undermining private property rights and creating uncertainty and higher costs for electric consumers.HB553
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Clean EnergyWind, EnergyHB 560 Relating to light pollution mitigation for wind turbine generators.Rep. Patterson (R-TX-106)OpposeThe intention of the legislation - to make sure that wind turbines utilize light mitigation technologies to avoid issues with aviation - is reasonable, but the legislation creates unrealistic requirements that this approval with federal authorities occur 180 days before operation and complete installation within 18 months. Currently, the FAA has only approved one type of system and the rules and systems are still being developed.HB560
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HB 573 Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.Rep. Walle (D-TX-140)HB573
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Grid Modernization, EnergyHB 574 Relating to the use of adaptive model data analytics software by the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.Rep. Rosenthal (D-TX-135)WatchingHB574
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Cry of the Poor, InfrastructureAdaptation, Grid Modernization, Energy, Climate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 575 Relating to preparation for and response to weather emergencies that affect certain natural gas facilities; increasing the amount of civil and administrative penalties.Rep. Rosenthal (D-TX-135)SupportFollowing Uri, major improvements were made to require more robust winterization of the electric and gas supply. However, the gas supply requirements were modest, and this proposal would provide more security for Texans that their gas and power won't go out during climate extremes.HB575
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HB 583 Relating to the regulation of fences near certain reservoirs by certain counties.Rep. Lopez (D-TX-125)HB583
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HB 587 Relating to a requirement that certain rules proposed by state agencies in the executive branch of state government be approved by certain elected state officials.Rep. Harrison (R-TX-10)WatchingHB587
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HB 608Relating to electric power purchased for the ERCOT power region.Rep. Rosenthal (D-TX-135)HB608
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HB 609 Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.Rep. Vasut(R-TX-25)HB609
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Grid Modernization, EnergyHB 613 Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.Rep. Rosenthal (D-TX-135)WatchingHB613
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HB 638 Relating to a requirement that certain water districts make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.Rep. Tepper (R-TX-84)HB638
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HB 654 Relating to the dismissal of a criminal charge related to the illegal hunting of certain deer; authorizing fees.Rep. Leo Wilson (R-TX-23)HB654
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Cry of the PoorAnimal ProtectionHB 662 Relating to the adoption of cats and dogs previously used for research.Rep. Flores (D-TX-51)SupportAKA, the Research Animal Retirement Act: : "In 2023, laboratories in Texas used 1,183 dogs and cats in experiments. . . most of these animals were likely euthanized when their experiments came to an end. The Act will mandate that laboratories make an effort to adopt out dogs and cats that are no longer being used. There is an exception for animals deemed unfit for adoption due to health or behavior concerns. Sixteen states have already passed “post-research adoption” legislation." (National Antivivisection Society)HB662
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HB 663 Relating to limitations on the applicability of certain statutes to high-speed rail.Rep. Harrison (R-TX-10)HB663
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HB 676 Relating to the use of an unmanned aircraft to locate and retrieve wounded or killed wildlife.Rep. Gervin-Hawkins (D-TX-120), Rep. Vasut (R-TX-25)HB676
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HB 685 Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.Rep. Bell, C (R-TX-003)HB685
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Cry of the PoorEnergy Burden, EnergyHB 704 Relating to the disconnection of service provided to residential customers by certain utilities and propane gas distribution system retailers.Rep. Bell, C (R-TX-003)SupportHB704
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Cry of the PoorHealthHB 719 Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of ingredients and toxic metals in lipstick and lip gloss.Rep. Gervin-Hawkins (D-TX-120)SupportCosmetic companies are not required to disclose what was used to manufacture their product. Although cosmetics are not a necessity, they are used by people of all ages, and for different reasons. People trying to protect their lips from wind or sun or those who are in the acting business will use lipstick or gloss to achieve certain effects. People have a right to know when harmful materials are being sold to them.HB719
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HB 736Relating to certain procedures for civil suits brought by local governments or certain other persons for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.Rep. Flores (D-TX-51)HB736
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InfrastructureEnergy GridHB 805Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the interconnection of electric transmission service facilities with the United Mexican States.Rep. Cortez (D-TX-117)SupportThis bill would allow the Texas grid to connect with Mexico for electricity needs.HB805
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Air, Fossitl FuelsAir Monitoring, Coal, Energy, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, Air QualityHB 826 Relating to monitoring air contaminant emissions in certain counties.Rep. Lalani (D-TX-076)SupportWould require a continuous emissions monitor at the Parrish Coal Plant owned by NRG in Fort Bend county. Could be useful in gathering information about certain pollutants released by the coal plant, one of the largest in Texas.HB826
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Grid Modernization, EnergyHB 838 Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.Rep. Reynolds (D-TX-027)WatchingHB838
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Cry of the PoorInfrastructureHB 842Relating to a study and report on burying power lines in the Gulf Coast region.Rep. Lalani (D-TX-76)SupportThe study is focused on an area prone to weather related power outages and whether underground power lines would reduce the number of outages. The study will evaluate several concerns which are focused on "cost" but nothing is stated about evaluating an environmental impact.HB842
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Cry of the Poor, AirLand Development, Air PollutionHB 844Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.Rep. Thompson (D-TX-141)SupportSee SB 373 = Identical. This bill would allow a municipality or county to ask for a hearing on a concrete batch plant permit.HB844
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Cry of the Poor; AirLand Development / Use, Air Pollution, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, Air QualityHB 852 Relating to air quality permits for concrete batch plants located in certain areas.Rep. Thompson (D-TX-141), Former Rep. Thompson (R-TX-029)SupportHB852
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AirAir Pollution, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, Air QualityHB 853 Relating to the issuance of air quality permits for certain facilities located in a nonattainment area.Rep. Reynolds (D-TX-027)SupportThis legislation requires that for certain types of new permits that would release more pollution, the TCEQ must consider cumulative impacts from other facilities and consider if there are alternative ways to lower pollution through site location, changes in processes or other means.HB853
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HB 859Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.Rep. Reynolds (D-TX-27)HB859
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Clean EnergyHB 862Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of products as "zero emissions."Rep. Harrison (R-TX-10)OpposeThis bill would basically eliminate a zero emissions label stating that the label cannot be used if greenhouse gas emissions are produced in the use, manufacture or battery charging of a product.HB862
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Cry of the PoorClimate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 863 Relating to senior independent living communities; providing civil and administrative penalties.Rep. Lalani (D-TX-076)SupportThe bill asks that communities for the elderly and handicapped have plans filed stating their procedure(s) in the event of a disaster. Admin. Penalties may be imposed for failure to file plans.HB863
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Conservation, Cry of the PoorAdaptation, Climate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 866 Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.Rep. Reynolds (D-TX-027)SupportThis is a positive step in the state acknowledging Climate Change. The council would be "established to study the impact of climate change on the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of this state."HB866
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ConservationResiliency, Climate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 871 Relating to the residential and commercial building codes of municipalities.Rep. Reynolds (D-TX-027)SupportThis bill would establish the 2021 International Residential Code and the 2021 International Building Code as the new state minimum code in Texas municipalities for new construction. It would help save energy and make newer buildings more resilient and should also Lower property taxes.HB871
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AirAir Pollution, Mining, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, Air Quality, Land Development / UseHB 873 Relating to air quality permits for aggregate production operations and concrete batch plants.Rep. Wilson (R-TX-020)SupportHB873
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ConservationResiliency, Climate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 882Relating to building codes applicable in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee.Rep. Reynolds (D-TX-027)SupportThis bill would establish 2021 building codes in counties as the state minimum code and also allow counties expanded authority to inspect and enforce the new codes. Builidngs built to newer codes are more resilient and cheaper to operate.HB882
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Clean Energy, Cry of the PoorSolar, EnergyHB 912 Relating to the compensation of a distributed renewable generation owner in certain areas outside of ERCOT.Rep. Moody (D-TX-078)SupportSee SB 1003 = Identical. This appears to affect people in El Paso who have solar/wind they are generating on their property. Presently, people in El Paso are poorly compensated for having solar on their roofs though our state should be highly encouraging solar. It is still unclear if the language in the bill will provide more compensation to those in El Paso or whether it would hurt them more.HB912
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Cry of the PoorGovernmentHB 926Relating to the adoption and voidability of certain rules proposed by a state agency.Rep. Harrison (R-TX-10)OpposeThis bill would exempt most all rules required by state law from abiding by those requirements if that new rule imposes additional costs on regulated entities. This would include water codes, TCEQ rules, etcHB926
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Grid Modernization, EnergyHB 941 Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.Rep. Cain (R-TX-128)WatchingHB941
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Cry of the Poor, LandLand Development / UseHB 950Relating to the provision of municipal services to land annexed by a municipality for full purposes.Rep. Hayes (R-TX-057)OpposeThis legislation would require any land annexed by municipalities to get full service by municipalities but specifically says they can not charge for the service and that if they don't provide it within four years, it would be de-annexed.HB950
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Cry of the PoorGovernmentHB 969 Relating to the applicability of the open meetings law and the public information law to the Texas Energy Reliability Council and to independent organizations established to manage power regions.Rep. Garcia (D-TX-115)SupportAdds important transparency and good government requirements to ERCOT and the Texas Energy Reliability Council.HB969
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Cry of the PoorAdaptation, Climate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 1144 Relating to state and local government disaster preparedness.Rep. Morales Shaw (D-TX-148)SupportHB1144
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Fossil Fuels, WaterOil, Water Quality, Water, EnergyHB 1145 Relating to a study regarding the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals in hydraulic fracturing.Rep. Morales Shaw (D-TX-148)SupportWould require a study to look at how forever chemicals -PFAS - used in hydraulic fracturing might be impacting water quality and health in Texas, and what feasible alternatives exist.HB1145
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Cry of the Poor, Biodiversity, LandHB 1168 Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.Rep. Raymond (D-TX-042)SupportThis bill would provide for the Texas Division of Emergency Management to study the effects of drought and wildfires on the state including damage to public lands, wildlife, etc. and economic harm to industries including agriculture, tourism, etc.HB1168
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HB 1169Relating to the adoption of a comprehensive plan to protect oil and gas infrastructure in this state.Rep. Raymond (D-TX-042)HB1169
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Land, Cry of the PoorState ParksHB 1171 Relating to a study on state land use to facilitate health and wellness for veterans.Rep. Raymond (D-TX-042)SupportHB1171
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HB 1174Relating to a requirement that an applicant for a permit to drill an oil or gas well submit a gas capture plan for the well.Rep. Hinojosa (D-TX-49)HB1174
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HB 1190Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.Rep. Hinojosa (D-TX-49)HB1190
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Adaptation, Climate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 1199 Relating to emergency generators or other power sources for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.Rep. Manuel (D-TX-022)WatchingWhile we support the concept of certain facilities having backup power, and annual inspections, the legislation should be expanded to include a non-fossil fuel option such as solar plus storage as a backup source.HB1199
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HB 1230Relating to the requirement of a public hearing on certain applications for a permit to drill an oil or gas well.Rep. Turner (D-TX-101)HB1230
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AirAir Monitoring, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, Air QualityHB 1285 Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.Rep. Geren (R-TX-099)SupportThe bill is the result of a request by the Railroad Commission to clarify its powers to use drone technology to conduct routine and suprise inspections at certain sites on private property. Passing the bill should improve air quality and compliance with environmental rules and laws.HB1285
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Cry of the Poor, LandAdaptation, Climate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 1335 Relating to underground facility safety.Rep. Gerdes (R-TX-017) + 4SupportThe bill may provide more protection to the public regarding underground facilities (pipeline, conduit, cable).HB1335
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Air, Fossil FuelsAir Pollution, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, Air QualityHB 1341 Relating to establishment of maximum allowable ground level concentrations of hydrogen sulfide by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.Rep. Reynolds (D-TX-027)SupportThe bill would for the first time in decades require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to update its ambient air quality standard for the extremely dangerous pollutant of hydrogen sulfide, which is a result from both oil and gas drilling, processing and refining. The bill also puts in tough enforcement provisionsHB1341
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Clean EnergyStorage, EnergyHB 1343 Relating to the issuance by the Public Utility Commission of Texas of a permit for the installation of certain electric energy storage equipment or facilities; authorizing a fee.Rep. Troxclair (R-TX-019), Rep. Virdell (R-TX-053)OpposeThe bill creates a new permitting requirement for storage resources and then also puts in a required 500 yard limit between a storage facility and residential property, a new burdensome requirement. Safety at battery facilities is important but this regulatory overreach is the wrong solution.HB1343
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Cry of the PoorRates, State AgencyHB 1359Relating to a program to provide assistance for certain retail electric customers; authorizing a fee.Rep. Hernandez (D-TX-143)SupportThe legislation establishes a fund to assist low-income electric customers through discounts and bill payment assistance, financed by a fee on electricity usage. The bill would only apply in the competitive markets of ERCOT.HB1359
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ConservationEnergy Efficiency, Resiliency, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, EnergyHB 1360 Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.Rep. Hernandez (D-TX-143)SupportSee SB 783 and HB 5109 = Identical. This bill amends Section 388.003 of the Health and Safety Code to update energy conservation codes and the procedures for their adoption and amendment. It mandates the involvement of various stakeholders in this process, including builders, architects, engineers, local government authorities, environmental groups, and manufacturers of building materials. The State Energy Conservation Office is tasked with analyzing the impact of these amendments or adoptions on housing attainability and quantifying the construction cost and energy use cost savings to evaluate cost-effectiveness, and adopting the latest residential and commercial energy codes if found in the public interest. In addition the bill allows the adoption of high performance green building codes for state-funded and university buildings.HB1360
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Cry of the Poor, Clean EnergyEnergyHB 1378Relating to municipal and county regulation of certain electric energy storage.Rep. Virdell (R-TX-053), Rep. Troxclair (R-TX-019), Rep. Cain (R-TX-128)OpposeThis bill puts in statute a large buffer zone -- 500 yards - and new permitting requirements that would make it virtually impossible to to site utility scale storage near communities. storage is often valuable to locate near communities as it can help balance the grid when demand is high.While there are important safety issues that should be required for siting storage, a blanket prohibition when Texas needs more tools to fix the grid is not helpful.HB1378
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WaterGroundwater, WaterHB 1400 Relating to creation of the groundwater science, research, and innovation fund to be administered by the Texas Water Development Board.Rep. Harris (R-TX-008)SupportHB1400
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Air, Land, ConservationTransportationHB 1402Relating to a prohibition on the use of public money to pay for the alteration of a roadway related to high-speed rail construction.Rep. Harris (R-TX-008); Rep. Orr + 1OpposeThis bill would disallow the use of public funds for the “alteration of a roadway” for high speed rail by a public or private entity. As rail has less of a carbon footprint than cars or air transit, which both rely on public funding for highways/roads and airports, this is unjustified and is only looking to promote fossil fuels.HB1402
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Water, InfrastructureInfrastructure, WaterHB 1407 Relating to public utility agencies; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.Rep. Guillen (R-TX-031)WatchingHB1407
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WaterManagement Plans, WaterHB 1424 Relating to the structuring of water rates by retail public utilities to promote water conservation; authorizing a fee.Rep. Goodwin (D-TX-047)SupportCreating a tierred water usage rate that promotes all customers to use less water.HB1424
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Land, Water, BiodiversityWastewater and Treatment, WaterHB 1432 Relating to restrictive covenants regulating certain landscaping and water conservation practices.Rep. Goodwin (D-TX-047)SupportThis bill limits HOAs from enforcing covenants that prohibit people from using native landscaping in place of non-native lawns. HOAs will not be able to prohibit rain barrels or composting. HB1432
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Biodiversity, LandInsect / Pest Control (pollinators, mosquitos, etc.), Food & AgHB 1437 Relating to the task force on pollinator health.Rep. González (D-TX-075)SupportSee SB 2850 = Identical. HB1437
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Cry of the PoorAdaptation, Climate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 1438 Relating to climate change planning and reporting.Rep. Zwiener (D-TX-045)SupportThis bill would require that every four (4) years, a report be prepared by scientists on the "predictions regarding changes in temperature and precipitation patterns and amounts in" Texas and what impacts it will have on areas such as human health; the economy; wildlife; agriculture and more. This is a positive step for the state to acknowledge the climate crisis and address life saving issues.HB1438
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Cry of the PoorHealth and Human ServicesHB 1467 Relating to emergency preparedness of assisted living facilities and the health and safety of residents of those facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties.Rep. Lalani (D-TX-076)SupportHB1467
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ConservationEnergy Efficiency, EnergyHB 1483 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of certain residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.Rep. Gervin-Hawkins (D-TX-120)SupportThe bill would require that certain energy efficiency improvements on existing residential property not be subject to property tax to encourage the weatherization and improvements of existing property.HB1483
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AirAir Monitoring, Climate Change: Prevention & Reaction, Air QualityHB 1498 Relating to the monitoring of emissions from certain concrete plants.Rep. Walle (D-TX-140), Rep. Ward Johnson (D-TX-139)SupportThis bill adds some regulation around monitoring of air pollution from certain concrete batch plants.HB1498
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Infrastructure, Nuclear, Water, EnergyHB 1501 Relating to a study of the feasibility of using seawater desalination processes in Texas.Rep. Tinderholt (R-TX-094)WatchingHB1501
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Groundwater, WaterHB 1523 Relating to a prohibition on the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the use of a Class V injection well for certain aquifer storage and recovery projects.Rep. Gerdes (R-TX-017)WatchingThis legislation is related to attempts by San Antonio to create an aquifer storage and recovery project that could impact flows in the Colorado and groundwater resources east of San Antonio.HB1523
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Cry of the PoorClimate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 1526 Relating to a study by Texas State University on the expected effects of future climate change in this state and the preparedness of this state to address those effects.Rep. González (D-TX-075)SupportHB1526
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Conservation, Land, WaterCoastal Protection, Climate Change: Prevention & ReactionHB 1576 Relating to a grant program for hurricane and windstorm loss mitigation for single-family residential property.Rep. Oliverson (R-TX-130)SupportHB1576