Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1682 — Relating to the disposition and use of the state's portion of civil penalties recovered in suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the disposition and use of the state's portion of civil penalties recovered in suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 7.107, Water Code, Section 7.1075, Water Code.

  • Section 7.107, Water Code

    ; DISPOSITION OF STATE'S PORTION OF CIVIL PENALTY (a) (b) One-half of the state's portion of a civil penalty under Subsection (a) shall be deposited to the credit of the special environmental remediation fund created under Section 7.1075.

    amended

  • Section 7.1075, Water Code

    Sec. 7.1075. SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION FUND; GRANT PROGRAM. (a) The environmental remediation fund is created as a special fund in the state treasury outside the general revenue fund. The fund consists of money deposited to the credit of the fund under Section 7.107. Money in the fund may be appropriated only to the commission for purposes of the grant program established under Subsection (b). (b) From money appropriated from the special environmental remediation fund for that purpose, the commission shall establish and administer a grant program to provide financial assistance to counties and municipalities for environmental remediation projects. (c) The commission shall adopt rules to implement the program established under Subsection (b), including rules establishing: (1) eligibility criteria for grant applicants and environmental remediation projects; (2) grant application procedures; (3) criteria for evaluating grant applications and awarding grants; (4) guidelines related to grant amounts; and (5) procedures for monitoring the use of a grant awarded under Subsection (b) and ensuring compliance with any conditions of the grant.

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Action History

  1. Left pending in committee

  2. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  3. Considered in public hearing

  4. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  5. Referred to Environmental Regulation

  6. Read first time

  7. Filed

Sponsors

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Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1682 do?
Relating to the disposition and use of the state's portion of civil penalties recovered in suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Who sponsors HB 1682?
HB 1682 is sponsored by Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos, Lulu Flores, Penny Morales Shaw, John Bryant, and Gene Wu.
What is the current status of HB 1682?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1682?
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