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TX SB2386

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Borris Miles

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to notify state representatives and senators when environmental penalties are assessed for violations occurring in their districts

  • Mandates TCEQ to notify legislators when administrative orders or settlement agreements for enforcement actions are proposed for violations in their districts

  • Requires TCEQ to affirmatively offer each state representative and senator the opportunity to opt-in to receive these notices about violations in their areas

  • Maintains existing requirement that TCEQ publish penalty decisions in the Texas Register within 10 days of adoption and notice of proposed orders/agreements at least 30 days before public comment period closes

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to providing notice to a state representative and senator of certain administrative actions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Referred to Environmental Regulation

5/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Regulation5/2/2025
Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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