HB 456 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

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
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action May 1, 2025
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May 1, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Suleman Lalani
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