In February 2023, Texas introduced a preemption bill designed to restrict local governments from enacting policies that promote clean energy or implement climate-focused regulations. These restrictions aimed to centralize regulatory authority at the state level, limiting cities' and counties' ability to address environmental concerns or adopt initiatives that could support renewable energy development.
HB 2127 - Preemption Over Regulatory Rights
The proposed Texas Regulatory Consistency act was a broad bill granting the state of Texas exclusive authority to regulate numerous aspects of commerce and trade in the state. The bill also prevented cities and counties from creating their own regulation that conflict with state law.
HB 33 - Preemption Over Assisting Enforcing Federal Regulation of Oil and Gas
HB 33 prohibited agencies or employees in the state of Texas from assisting in the enforcement of any federal regulations of oil and gas by federal agencies, if the regulation does not exist under Texas State law. The bill will allow a state agency to enter a memorandum of agreement with a federal agency to implement federal law if it is authorized by Texas state law.
HB 33 and HB 2127 were introduced in February and March 2023 respectively. Both bills took effect on September 1st 2023.
HB 33 and HB 2127 were introduced in February and March 2023 respectively. Both bills took effect on September 1st 2023.
HB 33 and HB 2127 were introduced in February and March 2023 respectively. Both bills took effect on September 1st 2023.
