HB 482 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the provision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the pertinent state representative and state senator of notice of certain administrative actions of the commission.

HB 482 requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to notify the state representative and state senator representing the district affected by certain administrative actions. This ensures local legislators receive timely information about TCEQ decisions impacting their constituents. The bill mandates this notification process for specific actions defined by the legislation, improving transparency between the agency and elected officials. It is a procedural bill focused solely on communication, not on altering environmental regulations or policies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action May 1, 2025
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May 1, 2025
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May 1, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Referred to Environmental Regulation
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Feb 28, 2025
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Ray Lopez
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