TX·Bill·88th Legislature (2023)
HB 4047
Relating to a study on the potential for utilization of the uranium deposits in this state.
Introduced 2023-03-08Last action 2023-05-24 — Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Sponsor
Zaffirini
Cosponsors
Lambert(R)
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Passed the House, died in the Senate
The 88th Legislature (2023) ended on 2023-05-29. This bill was passed one chamber when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Summary
This bill directs the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct a study on uranium deposits in Texas and how utilizing these deposits could reduce U.S. reliance on foreign uranium sources. The Commission must submit a report by December 31, 2026, to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house with their findings and recommendations for legislative or regulatory changes, as well as potential economic incentive programs to support the uranium mining industry in Texas. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025, and expires January 31, 2027.
Note
Historical import. Session: 88
Full Bill Text
http://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB04047E.PDF