The House Committee on Environmental Regulation is focused on overseeing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and related agencies to ensure effective environmental governance. Chaired by Rep. Brooks Landgraf, the committee actively considers a range of issues including the permitting processes for concrete plants, water quality regulations, air quality permits, and the impacts of emerging industries such as hydrogen. The committee engages in public hearings to enhance transparency and community participation in environmental matters, emphasizing the importance of local involvement in permitting decisions. Recent legislative activity includes the examination of bills aimed at improving public engagement in environmental discussions, addressing air quality concerns, and promoting sustainable practices in waste management and energy production.

The House Committee on Environmental Regulation is focused on overseeing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and related agencies to ensure effective environmental governance. Chaired by Rep. Brooks Landgraf, the committee actively considers a range of issues including the permitting processes for concrete plants, water quality regulations, air quality permits, and the impacts of emerging industries such as hydrogen. The committee engages in public hearings to enhance transparency and community participation in environmental matters, emphasizing the importance of local involvement in permitting decisions. Recent legislative activity includes the examination of bills aimed at improving public engagement in environmental discussions, addressing air quality concerns, and promoting sustainable practices in waste management and energy production.

The House Committee on Energy Resources plays a pivotal role in shaping the legislation related to Texas's energy policies. Under the leadership of Chair Representative Craig Goldman, the committee focuses on a range of significant issues including the management of oil, gas, and renewable energy resources. Current legislative priorities include bills related to the enforcement of federal laws regulating oil and gas operations, advanced clean energy projects, geothermal energy resource management, and the implementation of energy conservation programs by local distribution companies. The committee actively engages with various stakeholders to address safety, environmental protection, and economic viability within the energy sector. With a commitment to improving energy efficiency and sustainability, the Energy Resources Committee remains at the forefront of addressing Texas's complex energy challenges.

The House Committee on Energy Resources plays a pivotal role in shaping the legislation related to Texas's energy policies. Under the leadership of Chair Representative Craig Goldman, the committee focuses on a range of significant issues including the management of oil, gas, and renewable energy resources. Current legislative priorities include bills related to the enforcement of federal laws regulating oil and gas operations, advanced clean energy projects, geothermal energy resource management, and the implementation of energy conservation programs by local distribution companies. The committee actively engages with various stakeholders to address safety, environmental protection, and economic viability within the energy sector. With a commitment to improving energy efficiency and sustainability, the Energy Resources Committee remains at the forefront of addressing Texas's complex energy challenges.