Hazardous Substances

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on hazardous substances passed in 2025?

The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to hazardous substances. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of hazardous substances policy in Texas.

Did hazardous substances bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Hazardous Substances legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.

Which Texas legislators authored the most hazardous substances bills?

The leading authors of hazardous substances legislation include Rep. Stan Lambert (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on hazardous substances issues during the 89th Legislature.

How urgent are the compliance requirements for hazardous substances legislation?

Among the 1 hazardous substances bills enacted, 1 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 hazardous substances in Texas law?

Hazardous Substances legislation frequently overlaps with Energy--solar, Environment--recycling, Environment--solid Waste. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

Is there bipartisan support for hazardous substances legislation in Texas?

Yes, 1 of the 1 hazardous substances bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on hazardous substances policy.

When do Texas hazardous substances laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?

Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some hazardous substances bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.