Tuesday April 14 was a big day for energy efficiency legislation in the Capitol. Senator Averitt’s SB 16 passed through the Senate on a final vote of 22-8 (with one absence). Often referred to as the omnibus clean air bill of the 81st Session, SB 16 is also among the most important energy efficiency bills [...]
Continue Reading →Yesterday, HB 1553 passed out of the House Committee on Environmental Regulation. Rep. Burnam’s bill calls for the development of a climate adaptation plan by state agencies whose services and programs will be affected by changes in the Texas climate that are projected to occur. One thing to note: the vote to pass this bill [...]
Continue Reading →The following committees will hear legislation that addresses ACT recommendations to the 81sxt Texas Legislature. If a committee listing does not include bill numbers, ACT-supported bills are already pending in that committee. Monday, April 6 House Technology, Economic Development & Workforce: HB 2492 Senate Government Organization: SB 2169 Tuesday, April 7 Senate Natural Resources: SB [...]
Continue Reading →2011 ACT Legislative Agenda
ACT's 2011 Legislative Agenda is now available online. In 2011, ACT calls on the Texas Legislature to safeguard our health and our environment by adopting key recommendations in air, clean energy, land, waste & recycling, water and reform of our state government.
