Bill Text: TX SB1290 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Relating to a study of the effects of the installation, operation, removal, and disposal of solar, wind turbine, and energy storage equipment.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-18 - Effective immediately [SB1290 Detail]

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  By: Perry, Birdwell S.B. No. 1290
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to a study of the effects of the installation, operation,
  removal, and disposal of solar, wind turbine, and energy storage
  equipment.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  DEFINITION.  In this Act, "commission" means
  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
         SECTION 2.  STUDY ON EFFECTS OF INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
  REMOVAL, AND DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT. (a) The commission
  shall conduct a study on the current and potential effects of the
  installation, operation, removal, and disposal of solar, wind
  turbine, and energy storage equipment on the environment and
  watersheds.
         (b)  In conducting the study under this section, the
  commission shall consult with:
               (1)  the Department of Agriculture;
               (2)  the Texas A&M Forest Service;
               (3)  the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service;
               (4)  the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service;
               (5)  groundwater conservation districts; and
               (6)  river authorities.
         (c)  The commission may enter into a memorandum of
  understanding with a university or foundation to assist with the
  study.
         (d)  Not later than December 1, 2024, the commission shall
  submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the
  house of representatives a report that includes the findings of the
  study conducted under this section.
         SECTION 3.  EXPIRATION.  This Act expires January 1, 2025.
         SECTION 4.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Act takes effect
  immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members
  elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas
  Constitution.  If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for
  immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
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