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TX HB862

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits products sold in Texas from being labeled, advertised, or sold as "zero emissions" if the product produces greenhouse gas emissions during use

  • Extends the prohibition to products whose manufacturing process produced greenhouse gas emissions

  • Bans "zero emissions" labeling for products with rechargeable batteries if greenhouse gas emissions are produced to generate the electricity used to charge them

  • Classifies violations of these labeling standards as deceptive trade practices under the Texas Business & Commerce Code, making them legally actionable

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of products as "zero emissions."

Business & Commerce

Last Action

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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