Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB766

Filed
1/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/5/25  
Voted on by Senate
3/13/25  
Out of House Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the correction of references to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.

Impact

The bill's passage is anticipated to streamline processes and enhance clarity regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in relation to water quality and natural resource management. By amending existing statutes, SB766 reinforces the authority of the commission, facilitating its ability to implement regulations effectively. This is particularly relevant in the agriculture and environmental sectors, impacting how pesticides are regulated in relation to water quality.

Summary

SB766 is a legislative measure aimed at updating and correcting references to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission in various state codes, specifically adapting the language to reflect the current title of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This bill is instrumental in ensuring that laws are consistent with the current operational framework of environmental governance in Texas.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment around SB766 has been positive among legislators, as it reflects necessary updates to align with current environmental standards and governance structures. Legislators expressed strong support, evidenced by unanimous votes in both the House and Senate, underscoring a collaborative effort to enhance the efficacy of environmental protections in Texas.

Contention

Notably, there were minimal points of contention surrounding the bill, as it primarily serves a clarifying purpose without introducing new contentious regulations or altering existing policies dramatically. The lack of opposition indicates a consensus on the necessity for such amendments, though stakeholders in environmental policy remained vigilant to ensure that updates do not inadvertently diminish regulatory protections.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Agriculture Code

  • Chapter 76. Pesticide And Herbicide Regulation
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 131
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 131
    • Section: 132
  • Chapter 201. Soil And Water Conservation
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section

Water Code

  • Chapter 7. Enforcement
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 11. Water Rights
    • Section: 039
    • Section: 039
    • Section: 039
  • Chapter 15. Texas Water Assistance Program
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 16. Provisions Generally Applicable To Water Development
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 28. Water Wells And Drilled Or Mined Shafts
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 42. Pecos River Compact
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 009
    • Section: 009
  • Chapter 26. Water Quality Control
    • Section: 179
    • Section: 179
    • Section: 179
    • Section: 0345
  • Chapter 5. Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
    • Section: 051
    • Section: 179
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: 004
  • Chapter 31. Subsurface Excavations
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 30. Regional Waste Disposal
    • Section: 004
    • Section: 106
    • Section: 004
    • Section: 106
  • Chapter 35. Groundwater Studies
    • Section: 002
  • Chapter 36. Groundwater Conservation Districts
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 37. Occupational Licensing And Registration
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 41. Rio Grande Compact
    • Section: 0082
    • Section: 0082
  • Chapter 43. Canadian River Compact
    • Section: 0052
    • Section: 0052
  • Chapter 44. Sabine River Compact
    • Section: 009
  • Chapter 49. Provisions Applicable To All Districts
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 51. Water Control And Improvement Districts
    • Section: 001

Natural Resources Code

  • Chapter 111. Common Carriers, Public Utilities, And Common Purchasers
    • Section: 0192
    • Section: 0192
  • Chapter 141. Geothermal Resources
    • Section: 074
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 131. Uranium Surface Mining And Reclamation Act
    • Section: 141
    • Section: 141
    • Section: 139
  • Chapter 33. Management Of Coastal Public Land
    • Section: 203
    • Section: 2051
    • Section: 2053
  • Chapter 11. Provisions Generally Applicable To The Public Domain
    • Section: New Section

Health And Safety Code

  • Chapter 365. Litter
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 371. Used Oil Collection, Management, And Recycling
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 366. On-site Sewage Disposal Systems
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 369. Plastic Containers
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 370. Toxic Chemical Release Reporting
    • Section: 002
  • Chapter 373. Water Conservation
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 363. Municipal Solid Waste
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 364. County Solid Waste
    • Section: 011
  • Chapter 401. Radioactive Materials And Other Sources Of Radiation
    • Section: 415
    • Section: 415
  • Chapter 384. Area Emission Reduction Credit Organizations
    • Section: 012
  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 389. Emissions Reduction Recognition Efforts
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 753. Flammable Liquids
    • Section: 008

Government Code

  • Chapter 418. Emergency Management
    • Section: 122
    • Section: 122

Occupations Code

  • Chapter 1904. Water Treatment Specialists
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 2304. Nonmechanical Repairs To Motor Vehicles
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section

Parks And Wildlife Code

  • Chapter 11. Parks And Wildlife Department
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 14. Powers And Duties Concerning Wetlands
    • Section: New Section

Local Government Code

  • Chapter 42. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Of Municipalities
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 580. Miscellaneous Provisions Relating To Municipal And County Water
    • Section: 001

Transportation Code

  • Chapter 548. Compulsory Inspection Of Vehicles
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 001
    • Section: 006
    • Section: 001
  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    • Section: New Section
  • Chapter 361. State Highway Turnpike Projects
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

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