88R11738 SRA-D
By: Harrison H.B. No. 4677
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of products as
"zero emissions".
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code, is amended
by adding Subchapter E-1 to read as follows:
SUBCHAPTER E-1. LABELING, ADVERTISING, AND SALE OF "ZERO
EMISSIONS" PRODUCTS
Sec. 17.71. "ZERO EMISSIONS" LABELING STANDARD. (a) In
this section, "greenhouse gas emissions" has the meaning assigned
by Section 382.05102, Health and Safety Code.
(b) A product that is sold in this state may not use "zero
emissions" or equivalent phrasing if:
(1) the product produces greenhouse gas emissions when
used;
(2) greenhouse gas emissions were produced in the
manufacturing of the product; or
(3) greenhouse gas emissions are produced to provide
electricity to charge the product's rechargeable battery.
Sec. 17.72. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE. A violation of
Section 17.71 is a deceptive trade practice under Subchapter E and
is actionable under that subchapter.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.