Bill
SB 561
Relating to the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice within the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Carol Alvarado and 3 co-sponsors
SB 561 creates a dedicated environmental justice office within Texas's environmental regulator to address pollution disparities in low-income and minority communities.
Referred to Natural Resources
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