Most of the bills on ACT’s list from yesterday are back on the list today. (The Austin American Statesman reports that the House made it through 6.5 pages of a 24-page calendar). The good news: HB 1182 by Representative Turner passed to engrossment.
Representative Anchia’s trio of energy efficiency bills remain a top priority. By passing these, the House will enable Texas to adopt a set of efficiency measures that will help lower emissions by decreasing the overall demand for electricity.
Energy Efficiency:
| HB 280 | Anchia | Relating to energy efficiency goals and programs and demand reduction targets; creating an office of energy efficiency deployment in the state energy conservation office. |
| HB 2210 | Anchia | Relating to efficiency standards for certain appliances; providing a civil penalty. |
| HB 2783 | Anchia | Relating to the adoption of energy efficient building standards. |
Renewable Energy:
| HB 1391 |
Strama | Relating to the promotion and use of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds. |
Clean Air:
| HB 4208 |
Patrick, Diane | Relating to idling the diesel engine of a school bus while the bus is parked at a public school or school event. |
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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.
