88R13699 MP-D
By: Guillen, et al. H.B. No. 4047
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study on uranium deposits in this state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. DEFINITION. In this Act, "commission" means the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
SECTION 2. STUDY ON URANIUM DEPOSITS IN THIS STATE. The
commission shall conduct a study on the uranium deposits in this
state and how utilizing those deposits could lessen the United
States' reliance on foreign sources of uranium.
SECTION 3. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2024, the
commission shall submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and
speaker of the house of representatives a report that includes the
findings of the study and any recommendations for legislative or
other action. The report must include recommendations for
legislative or regulatory changes and potential economic incentive
programs to support the uranium mining industry in this state.
SECTION 4. EXPIRATION. This Act expires January 1, 2025.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect
immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas
Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for
immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2023.