Great news! Two of ACT’s high priority bills have received favorable votes today.  HB 821 – Rep Leibowitz’s television producer takeback recycling bill – has been passed by the Senate! This legislation comes at a crucial time for television recycling; with the digital switch on June 12, thousands of Texans are expected to replace their older televisions. When enacted, HB 821 will establish programs that will make recycling these TVs far less damaging to the environment. HB 821 has been ACT’s top electronic waste recycling legislative priority throughout the session. We urge the governor to sign this important bill.

SB 184 – Sen Watson’s “no regrets” greenhouse gas registry – just passed to third reading on the House Local and Consent calendar. This bill represents a welcome first step toward assessing carbon emissions in Texas.

With six days left in the 81st Session, the time has come for all Texans to take immediate action in support of clean air and clean energy.

SB16, SB 545 and SB 541 are on the House Major State Calendar today. As we’ve said on this site repeatedly, this is great news. However, midnight tonight is the deadline for the House to pass Senate bills on second reading. The Alliance for a Clean Texas asks all Texans who want clean air and clean energy to call their representatives immediately and ask them to vote for these three crucial bills.

In the final six days of the 81st Session, the Alliance for a Clean Texas urges all Texas lawmakers to take up clean air, renewable energy, green jobs and other important environmental issues that will make our state healthier and more sustainable. There are still many opportunities for the Texas Legislature to act on behalf of all Texans. It’s time to put the health and future welfare of our state first and make the commitment to clean air and clean energy by passing these three bills.