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TX HB1293

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

J.M. Lozano

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Applies to disasters or emergencies declared by either the governor of Texas or the president of the United States

  • The exemption from notification/authorization requirements does not apply if the disaster or emergency declaration expressly prohibits all outdoor burning

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Environmental Regulation3/10/2025

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