The Wise Report
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
October 2, 2021
The Texas legislative session is back in session, for the third time. 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 56, 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. 9/14/2021 filed. For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=873&Bill=HB56
HB 57, by Reynolds, Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies. 9/14/2021 filed. For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=873&Bill=HB57
HB 61, by Reynolds, Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities. 9/14/2021 filed. For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=873&Bill=HB61
HB 62, 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. 9/14/2021 filed. For more information go to: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=873&Bill=HB62
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
The Wise Report
10/2/2021