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TX SB278

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Borris Miles

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Former Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) employees are prohibited from accepting employment in any industry regulated by the commission for two years after leaving their TCEQ position

  • Regulated industries covered by the restriction include those under TCEQ's jurisdiction as specified in Section 5.013(a) of the Water Code

  • Employers who hire former TCEQ employees in violation of this restriction face administrative penalties of up to three times the employee's salary for the position

  • The employment restriction applies only to individuals who cease employment with TCEQ on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to employment restrictions for former Texas Commission on Environmental Quality employees; providing an administrative penalty.

State Agencies, Boards & Commissions

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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