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TX HB1382

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Wesley Virdell

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all weather modification and control activities in Texas, defined as injecting, releasing, or dispersing any chemical, compound, substance, or apparatus to affect temperature, weather, or sunlight intensity

  • Creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for violations, with each day of violation constituting a separate offense

  • Repeals existing Chapters 301 and 302 of the Agriculture Code, which previously established a regulatory framework for weather modification operations

  • Requires the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to return prorated license/permit fees to current holders whose authorizations become invalid under the new law

  • Dismisses any pending disciplinary or administrative proceedings related to violations under the previous weather modification regulatory system; effective date September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a prohibition on weather modification and control; creating a criminal offense.

Crimes

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Licensing & Administrative Procedures3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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