The Wise Report, December 3, 2022

The Wise Report

Henry M. Wise, P.G.

December 3, 2022

 

The Texas Legislature will be back in session January 10, 2023 through May 29, 2023.  On November 14, 2022 bills began to be filed.  I’m currently checking these bills and have  found one new bill of general interest to geologists in Texas.   New information is in bold.

 

HB 57, by Zwiener,  Relating to climate change planning and reporting.  Filed 11/23/2022.  For more information go to:  https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB57.

 

HB 570, by Raymond, Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state. 11/14/2022 Filed. For more information go to:  https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB570.

 

SB 257, by Eckhardt, Relating to the reduction of methane gas flaring on land dedicated to the permanent university fund.  Prohibits routine methane flaring, operators must adhere to the USEPA's new source performance standards for methane emissions, implement quarterly inspections, etc.  12/1/2022 Filed. For more information go to:  https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/history.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB257

 

Henry M. Wise, P.G.

The Wise Report

12/3/2022

source: 
Henry M. Wise, PG
releasedate: 
Saturday, December 3, 2022
subcategory: 
Government Update