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TX SB723
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Alvarado
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AI Summary
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Tier two forms listing hazardous chemicals held by political subdivisions (cities, counties, etc.) would become confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act
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Political subdivisions may only release tier two form information to the public if the state commission has already made it publicly available
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Limited disclosure is permitted if the information released only states the general class of dangerous goods (e.g., flammable liquids, corrosives) as classified in the 2024 U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook
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Amends Sections 505.006, 506.006, and 507.006 of the Health and Safety Code to apply these restrictions across multiple hazardous chemical reporting chapters
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the release of a tier two form listing hazardous chemicals that is in the possession of a political subdivision of this state.
County Government
Last Action
Referred to Business & Commerce
2/7/2025