Texas 89th Legislature
Environment--recycling
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the inclusion of certain provisions in lease agreements for wind or solar power facilities.
Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Environment--recycling Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (6)
Relating to the inclusion of certain provisions in lease agreements for wind or solar power facilities.
Relating to the inclusion of certain provisions in lease agreements for wind or solar power facilities.
Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to a deduction from the amount of taxable sales used to calculate the amount of sales and use taxes that the owners of restaurants that participate in an oyster shell recycling program are required to remit to the comptroller of public accounts.
Relating to a deduction from the amount of taxable sales used to calculate the amount of sales and use taxes that the owners of restaurants that participate in an oyster shell recycling program are required to remit to the comptroller of public accounts.
Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
Relating to the removal of battery energy storage facilities.
Relating to the installation and operation of intermediate bulk container recycling facilities; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the installation and operation of intermediate bulk container recycling facilities; authorizing a fee.
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Relating to an exception to the titling requirement for certain motor vehicles; creating a criminal offense; providing for a fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on environment--recycling passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 6 laws related to environment--recycling. These bills were authored by 5 different legislators and address various aspects of environment--recycling policy in Texas.
- Did environment--recycling bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Environment--recycling legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most environment--recycling bills?
- The leading authors of environment--recycling legislation include Rep. Stan Lambert (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Drew Darby (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on environment--recycling issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for environment--recycling legislation?
- Among the 6 environment--recycling bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to environment--recycling in Texas law?
- Environment--recycling legislation frequently overlaps with Environment, Energy, Environmental Quality, Texas Commission On. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for environment--recycling legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 6 environment--recycling bills (83%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on environment--recycling policy.
- When do Texas environment--recycling laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some environment--recycling bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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