The Wise Report
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
August 13, 2021
The Texas legislative session is back in session. Special Sessions may last as long as 30 days. The following bills have been filed and are being worked on. New information is in bold.
HB 71, by Reynolds, Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council. Of the 11 members of the Council, 4 are politicians, the remaining 4 are experts in climatology, the state's economy, land management and natural resource maintenance, and tourism. 8/6/2021 filed. For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=872&Bill=HB71
HB 72, by Reynolds, Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council. Designates who may be on the Council and what the Council can do. 8/6/2021 filed. For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=872&Bill=HB72
HB 73, by Reynolds, Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. 8/6/2021 filed. For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=872&Bill=HB73
HB 74, by Reynolds, Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. 8/6/2021 filed. For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=872&Bill=HB74
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
The Wise Report
8/13/2021