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TX HB1563
Bill
Status
12/10/2024
Primary Sponsor
Ana Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Tier two forms listing hazardous chemicals held by political subdivisions (cities, counties, etc.) would become confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act
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Political subdivisions could only release tier two form information to the public if the commission has already made it publicly available
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Alternatively, political subdivisions may release only the general class name of dangerous goods (e.g., "flammable liquids") using the U.S. Department of Transportation's 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook classification system
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Amends three sections of the Health and Safety Code (505.006, 506.006, and 507.006) to apply consistent confidentiality restrictions across related hazardous chemical reporting chapters
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the release of a tier two form listing hazardous chemicals that is in the possession of a political subdivision of this state.
County Government
Last Action
Referred to Environmental Regulation
3/12/2025