S.B. No. 784
AN ACT
relating to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state to regulate
greenhouse gas emissions in this state and the express preemption
of local regulation of those emissions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 382, Health and Safety
Code, is amended by adding Section 382.005 to read as follows:
Sec. 382.005. EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO REGULATE
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND EXPRESS PREEMPTION OF LOCAL
REGULATIONS. (a) In this section, "greenhouse gas emissions" has
the meaning assigned by Section 382.05102.
(b) To the extent not preempted by federal law, the state
has exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of greenhouse gas
emissions in this state.
(c) A municipality or other political subdivision may not
enact or enforce an ordinance or other measure that directly
regulates greenhouse gas emissions.
SECTION 2. 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.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 784 passed the Senate on
April 11, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 25, Nays 6.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 784 passed the House on
May 12, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 99, Nays 42, two
present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor