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TX HB1293
Bill
Status
11/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
J.M. Lozano
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) from requiring notification to or authorization from a regional office before conducting controlled outdoor burns of combustible plant growth in counties under a declared state of disaster or emergency
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Applies to disasters or emergencies declared by either the governor of Texas or the president of the United States
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The exemption from notification/authorization requirements does not apply if the disaster or emergency declaration expressly prohibits all outdoor burning
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain outdoor burns conducted during a state of disaster or state of emergency.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Last Action
Referred to Environmental Regulation
3/10/2025