Texas 89th Legislature
Environmental Quality, Texas Commission On
9 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 19 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
9 bills require immediate attention
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to recycling of certain renewable energy components; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain river segments and drainage areas.
Relating to certain residential property interests controlled by certain entities.
Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
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All Bills (42)
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.
Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.
Relating to the renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations.
Relating to the renewal by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain expired occupational licenses and registrations.
Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.
Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.
Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to cancellation of certain solid waste disposal permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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 restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain river segments and drainage areas.
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain river segments and drainage areas.
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 certain residential property interests controlled by certain entities.
Relating to certain residential property interests controlled by certain entities.
Relating to mass balance attribution of renewable biomass feedstocks used to produce renewable chemicals.
Relating to mass balance attribution of renewable biomass feedstocks used to produce renewable chemicals.
Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
Relating to the authority of this state to implement a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Waste Advisory Committee.
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 263; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 263; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Fenske Road Municipal Utility District of Harris County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Fenske Road Municipal Utility District of Harris County; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the River Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Pura Vida Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Relating to the creation of the Pura Vida Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Relating to the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Bayou Belle Municipal Management District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Management District No. 3; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Sayers Ranch Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the name of and appointment of directors for the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District.
Relating to the name of and appointment of directors for the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District.
Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations.
Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations.
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.
Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.
Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants.
Relating to standard permits for certain concrete plants.
Relating to the correction of references to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
Relating to the correction of references to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.
Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the land application of water produced from certain mining and oil and gas extraction operations.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the land application of water produced from certain mining and oil and gas extraction operations.
Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently.
Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently.
Relating to eligibility to use a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.
Relating to eligibility to use a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.
Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing.
Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing.
Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.
Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles.
Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
Relating to the operation of a cement kiln and the production of aggregates near a semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility.
Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.
Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.
Relating to publication of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee's annual report.
Relating to publication of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee's annual report.
Relating to the regulation of emissions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality during an event affecting electric demand or grid reliability.
Relating to the regulation of emissions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality during an event affecting electric demand or grid reliability.
Relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit.
Relating to the construction of certain concrete plants under a standard permit.
Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.
Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.
Relating to the creation of certain municipal management districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Relating to the creation of certain municipal management districts; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on environmental quality, texas commission on passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 42 laws related to environmental quality, texas commission on. These bills were authored by 32 different legislators and address various aspects of environmental quality, texas commission on policy in Texas.
- Did environmental quality, texas commission on bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Environmental Quality, Texas Commission On legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 23 House bills and 19 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most environmental quality, texas commission on bills?
- The leading authors of environmental quality, texas commission on legislation include Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 5 bills, Rep. Stan Gerdes (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Carol Alvarado (D) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on environmental quality, texas commission on issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for environmental quality, texas commission on legislation?
- Among the 42 environmental quality, texas commission on bills enacted, 7 have critical compliance urgency and 23 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to environmental quality, texas commission on in Texas law?
- Environmental Quality, Texas Commission On legislation frequently overlaps with Environment, Environment--water, Special Districts & Authorities. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for environmental quality, texas commission on legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 19 of the 42 environmental quality, texas commission on bills (45%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on environmental quality, texas commission on policy.
- When do Texas environmental quality, texas commission on laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some environmental quality, texas commission on bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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