Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Environmental Regulation Committee May 19th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Environmental Regulation May 19th, 2025 at 10:05 am

House Environmental Regulation Committee

The Committee on Environmental Regulation convened to discuss several bills relating to environmental issues and industry regulations. Notable discussions revolved around SB2203, which focuses on the certification of discovery issues related to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and SB1898, which addresses the regulation of PFAS or 'forever chemicals.' The committee heard testimony from various stakeholders, including representatives from the semiconductor industry and environmental advocates, particularly regarding concerns over the impact of aggregate production on local ecosystems and industries. The meeting highlighted the need for careful consideration of regulations that balance industrial growth with environmental protection.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1758

Filed
2/28/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/15/25  
Out of House Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1757

Filed
2/28/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/25  
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the operation of rock crushing facilities.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1898

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/15/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/24/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the discharge or use of certain firefighting foams for testing or training.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2050

Filed
3/7/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/14/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/30/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the recycling and disposal of consumer energy storage modules.