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TX HB4815
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stan Gerdes
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AI Summary
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Exempts owners or operators of certain industrial sources or facilities from prohibitions on unauthorized air contaminant emissions when the emissions were caused by a criminal act committed by another person
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Applies specifically to facilities classified under Standard Industrial Classification Codes referenced in Section 382.051961(a) of the Health and Safety Code (petroleum refining and related industries)
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Shields qualifying facility owners and operators from civil, administrative, and criminal liability under Chapter 7 of the Water Code for emissions resulting from third-party criminal acts
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Applies only to emissions occurring on or after the effective date; emissions before that date remain subject to prior law
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Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the liability of owners or operators of certain sources or facilities for unauthorized emissions caused by the criminal act of another.
Crimes
Last Action
Referred to Environmental Regulation
4/3/2025