Relating to the translation of certain forms and information associated with complaints filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
HB 456 requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to provide certain complaint forms and related information in languages other than English. It directly affects non-English-speaking residents who file environmental complaints with TCEQ, ensuring they can understand and submit complaints. The bill mandates that TCEQ translate specific forms used for reporting environmental issues and associated information into commonly spoken languages in Texas. This aims to improve accessibility to environmental complaint processes for diverse communities. The bill is currently pending in committee after a public hearing.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action May 1, 2025
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3
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
May 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environmental Regulation
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Suleman Lalani
DDemocratic
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