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TX HB862
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian Harrison
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AI Summary
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Prohibits products sold in Texas from being labeled, advertised, or sold as "zero emissions" if the product produces greenhouse gas emissions during use
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Extends the prohibition to products whose manufacturing process produced greenhouse gas emissions
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Bans "zero emissions" labeling for products with rechargeable batteries if greenhouse gas emissions are produced to generate the electricity used to charge them
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Classifies violations of these labeling standards as deceptive trade practices under the Texas Business & Commerce Code, making them legally actionable
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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