Great news! Yesterday, two of ACT’s high priotity bills made it to second reading in the House. (Given the fact the House made it through 7 pages of a 24-page calendar, this truly is great news.) HB 821, Rep Leibowitz’s producer takeback television recycling bill, passed to engrossment. This bill addresses ACT’s top priority for electronic waste recycling this year. We’ve posted the press release from Robin Schneider of the Texas Campaign for the Environment (and ACT e-waste team leader) with details about the bill.

HB 280 also came up for second reading, but Rep. Anchia requested that it be postponed until 9:00 today, when it can be considered at the same time as SB 546, Sen. Fraser’s energy efficiency goal legislation.

Several other bills that address ACT legislative recommendations were on yesterday’s calendar, but most of them were not heard and move on to today’s calendar. The exception was HB 2783; Rep. Anchia’s energy efficiency standards for building codes bill (which is the House companion to a section of SB 16), passed to third reading.

Here are the bills ACT will track today:

Energy Efficiency:

Renewable Energy:

Clean Air:

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:

Renewable Energy:

Clean Air:

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