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TX HB1949

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to post compliance history and classification information for each permitted crematory on its website in an easily accessible format

  • Mandates TCEQ update crematory compliance information online within 30 days of any changes to compliance history, classification, or appeal decisions

  • Requires crematories to display a conspicuous public notice showing their regulated name, reference number, compliance history, classification, and instructions for filing emissions complaints

  • TCEQ must develop a standardized template for crematories to use when displaying required public notices

  • TCEQ must adopt implementing rules by September 1, 2026, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to public notice of a crematory's compliance history, rating, and classification.

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Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Regulation3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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