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27 Document(s) [ Subject: Wastewater management ]
| Committee: | House Environmental Regulation | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Abandoned oil wells | Air pollution | Air pollution control technology | Economic development | Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. | Federal funds | Hazardous substances | Texas Emissions Reduction Plan | Wastewater management | | |
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| Session: | 87th R.S. (2021) | |
| Online version: | View report [28 pages File size: 1,043 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:
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| 2. | Evaluate the allocation of TERP funds for effective air pollution reduction programs. Review which existing programs are over or under-subscribed and identify unrealized opportunities that would further program goals. | |
| 3. | Review recent passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58), specifically funds that may bolster efforts to clean up polluted sites and plug wells and how federal funds can be used to complement state efforts on well plugging and pollution clean-up. | |
| 4. | Monitor newly adopted and proposed federal regulations that could directly impact economic development, manufacturing, and industrial activities that fall within the jurisdiction of the committee, including regulations adopted or proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | House Environmental Regulation | |
| Title: | Committee meeting testimony, April 26, 2022 | |
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| Session: | 87th R.S. (2021) | |
| Online version: | View document [8 pages File size: 113 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Urban Affairs | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Affordable housing | Community Affairs, Texas Department of | Fees | Municipal government | Municipal management districts | Wastewater management | Water and sewer utilities | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.87 Ur1 | |
| Session: | 87th R.S. (2021) | |
| Online version: | View report [44 pages File size: 2,302 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation. | |
| 2. | Evaluate the availability of workforce housing to support the dynamic economic growth of the state. Study the use of public-private partnerships and other tools to incentivize the development of housing that meets Texas’ expanding workforce demands. Develop and include measures to ensure accountability and transparency associated with these tools. | |
| 3. | Review the Municipal Management District Legislative Template with respect to representation and accountability. Make recommendations for improving the template. | |
| 4. | Study the effects of local governance, planning, and administration on the current state of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. Examine the measures municipally owned utilities have taken and the costs required to maintain and improve that infrastructure. Make recommendations for cost-effective solutions to ensure reliable infrastructure and uninterrupted municipal utility services, especially during a severe weather event. | |
| 5. | Study municipal fees with respect to the function of the fee and the relationship of the fee to the cost of providing an associated municipal service. Make recommendations to address municipal fees that are disproportionate or unrelated to the cost of providing the associated service. | |
| Committee: | Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Subjects: | Border security | Cattle | Daylight saving time | Environmental Quality, Texas Commission on | Flood control | Groundwater | Groundwater conservation districts | Hydraulic fracturing | Infrastructure | Meat processing plants | Produced Water Consortium, Texas | Reservoirs | Rural areas | Rural economic development | Texas State Water Plan | Theft | Undocumented immigrants | Wastewater management | Water conservation | Water Development Board, Texas | Water recycling | Water supplies | Winter Storm Uri | Workforce Commission, Texas | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.87 W291A | |
| Session: | 87th R.S. (2021) | |
| Online version: | View report [88 pages File size: 4,475 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Water Utility Infrastructure: Evaluate the state's water infrastructure. Study and make recommendations on options to upgrade and update water infrastructure to address deferred maintenance, disasters, and water loss. | |
| 2. | Water Supply: Review and make recommendations to complete specific projects identified in the 2022 State Water Plan. In light of recent changes to the global economy, consider the current regulatory process regarding innovative technology solutions to water supply needs, such as marine desalination, and make recommendations for their improvement. | |
| 3. | Groundwater Management and Protection: Evaluate the status and effectiveness of the State's groundwater management process, including data used to support regional water planning and conservation goals. Report on the effectiveness of the State's groundwater protection efforts and whether statutory changes are needed to protect groundwater quality. | |
| 4. | Rural Employment: Study and make recommendations on rural small business development and workforce needs. Consider and recommend innovative methods for business development in rural parts of the state. | |
| 5. | Daylight Savings Time: Examine and report on how permanently maintaining daylight savings time impacts the agricultural community. | |
| 6. | Rural Immigration: Consider the Federal government's open border policies and practices of releasing illegal immigrants in rural areas of the state. Report on the impact to rural Texas, and their local ability to address social, health, and law enforcement needs. | |
| 7. | Meat Packing Facilities: Study the need for additional meat packing facilities in Texas. Evaluate and report on the increased cost to Texas ranchers and revenue lost in the Texas economy when meatpacking facilities are utilized outside of Texas. | |
| 8. | Agricultural Theft: Study the impact of cattle theft on farming and ranching operations throughout Texas and recommend cost-effective measures to mitigate loss and increase security. | |
| 9. | Monitoring: Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs passed by the 87th Legislature, as well as relevant agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction. Specifically, make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, or complete implementation of the following:
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| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Natural Resources, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2006 : a report to the House of Representatives, 80th Texas Legislature | |
| Subjects: | Environmental flows | Irrigation | Municipal utility districts | Soil erosion | Special utility districts | Wastewater management | Water conservation | Water districts | Water rights | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.79 N218h | |
| Session: | 79th R.S. (2005) | |
| Online version: | View report [68 pages File size: 8,003 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Explore the benefits and concerns associated with Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), including as assessment of the appropriateness of granting districts the additional powers of other special districts. Evaluate the impact of MUDs on economic growth and development, as well as the overall tax implications, including and evaluation of the provision of municipal and county services on residents lining in MUDs. Review public disclosure and notification requirements associated with MUDs, as well as bonding authority of some districts. | |
| 2. | Consider the potential for increased outdoor water savings through landscape water conservation, including irrigation audit requirements, turf replacement programs, and the provision of certain landscape options for prospective home buyers. | |
| 3. | Examine state wastewater re-use policies, including an assessment of potential changes or clarifications to the Texas Water Code. | |
| 4. | Continue the study of the Commission on Water for Environmental Flows, and further evaluate options for providing adequate environmental flows. | |
| 5. | Determine if a new comprehensive water conservation program is needed within the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, focusing on water conservation and water supply enhancement. (Joint interim charge with the House Committee on Agriculture and Livestock) | |
| Committee: | House Environmental Regulation | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Environmental Regulation, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 2004 : a report to the House of Representatives, 79th Texas Legislature | |
| Subjects: | Air pollution control technology | Air quality | Environmental permits | Environmental protection | Environmental Quality, Texas Commission on | Nonattainment areas | Texas Emissions Reduction Plan | Wastewater management | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.78 En89 | |
| Session: | 78th R.S. (2003) | |
| Online version: | View report [71 pages File size: 336 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Conduct a study on the regulation, design, planning, construction, installation, operation, licensing, maintenance and inspection of on-site sewage disposal systems. | |
| 2. | Examine compliance histories and incentives to reward compliance by entities regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. | |
| 3. | Monitor the implementation of HB 1365, 78th R.S., Texas Emission Reduction Plan, to ensure compliance with federal Clean Air Act standards and deadlines. | |
| 4. | Monitor the agencies under the committee's jurisdiction. | |
| Committee: | Senate International Relations and Trade | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Interim report : 78th legislative interim | |
| Subjects: | Border crossings | Border environment | Border Environmental Cooperation Commission | Border issues | Colonias | Customs brokers | Drinking water | Exports | North American Development Bank | North American Free Trade Agreement | Sales taxes | Tax administration | Wastewater management | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.78 In9 | |
| Session: | 78th R.S. (2003) | |
| Online version: | View report [131 pages File size: 4,028 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Study the activities of the U.S.-Mexico Border Environmental Program: Border 2012, particularly in reference to the grant program. The Committee shall also monitor the distribution of funds from the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperative Commission, as well as monitoring the activities of the International Boundary and Water Commission. The Committee should make recommendations for efficient use, tracking, and leverage of funds and for effective coordination of state policies relating to the border region. | |
| 2. | Study the implementation of HB 109, 78th R.S., and make recommendations for improvement of the import/export and certification system and for maximization of the tax dollars collected. | |
| 3. | Study trends and issues concerning trade, immigration, and employment along the Border, including the impact of ten years of NAFTA, and make recommendations to enhance economic development and growth. Examine the impact of the US-VISIT program and the Trade Adjustment Act of 2002, and the current transition of oversight of the Border to the to the Department of Homeland Security and make recommendations for improvement in state law, as necessary. | |
| 4. | Study and make recommendations for improving colonias infrastructure, including water services, wastewater services and transportation infrastructure. All recommendations should include an analysis of cost effective alternatives for achieving results and an assessment of current efforts to improve infrastructure. | |
| Committee: | Senate Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim Report - Colonia Self-Help Grant Program | |
| Library Catalog Title: | The Senate Interim Committee on Natural Resources interim report to the 78th Legislature ; implementation of the Colonia Self-Help Grant Program from SB 312. | |
| Subjects: | Colonias | Drinking water | Wastewater management | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.77 n219c | |
| Session: | 77th R.S. (2001) | |
| Online version: | View report [56 pages File size: 10,236 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Monitor the implementation of the colonia water and wastewater self-help grant program established in SB 312, 77th R.S.. | |
| Committee: | Senate Border Affairs, Special | |
| Title: | Interim Report - Health | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Health interim report : Texas border health. | |
| Subjects: | Air pollution | Air quality | Birth defects | Border health | Border Health Institute | Children's Health Insurance Program | Dengue Fever | Dental hygienists | Dentists | Diabetes | Drinking water | Immunizations | Indigent health care | Medicaid | Medicaid application process | Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Program, Texas | Medical reimbursements | Medical research | Mental health services | Mosquitoes | Sewer service | Surface water pollution | Texas Center for Infectious Disease | Tire disposal | Tuberculosis | Wastewater management | Water quality management | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.76 b644h | |
| Session: | 76th R.S. (1999) | |
| Online version: | View report [108 pages File size: 503 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Assess the Border Region's water and wastewater system infrastructure needs and the impact of the lack of adequate water and wastewater systems on health conditions along the Border. The Committee shall develop both short-term and long-term recommendations to address these infrastructure needs. | |
| 2. | Assess the health conditions in the Border Region, including childhood diseases and chronic health problems endemic to the Border such as diabetes and tuberculosis. Included in this assessment shall be an evaluation of the utilization of immunization and prevention programs and of collaborative efforts on common health issues between Texas and the Mexican Border States. The Committee shall develop health care strategies to improve Border health conditions and recommendations for their implementation. | |
| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | House Committee on Natural Resources, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1998 : a report to the House of Representatives, 76th Texas Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Concentrated animal feeding operations | Dams and levees | Groundwater | Groundwater conservation districts | Legislative process | Surface water pollution | Wastewater management | Water districts | Water quality management | Weather modification | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.75 n218h | |
| Session: | 75th R.S. (1997) | |
| Online version: | View report [75 pages File size: 3,487 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Conduct active oversight of agencies under the committee's jurisdiction. | |
| 2. | Study issues related to dam safety, including the condition of dams and the legal authority and financing necessary to make needed repairs. | |
| 3. | Monitor the implementation of HB 1542, 75th R.S., including the use and effectiveness of wastewater facility general permits and the potential for expanding the types and number of facilities that could be regulated by such permits. | |
| 4. | Evaluate the benefits of the House Rules requirement that a committee chair send certain bills and joint resolutions creating water districts to the Legislative Budget Board for a water development policy statement. | |
| 5. | Review the continued need for exemptions and exceptions to permitting found in Section 36.117, Texas Water code, and potential impacts on groundwater supplies and groundwater conservation districts. | |
| 6. | Study the success of rainfall enhancement programs in Texas and evaluate the role of the state's participation in such weather modification efforts. | |
| Committee: | Joint Water Resources Development and Management, Interim | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Interim report to the 76th Legislature : implementation of Senate Bill 1. | |
| Subjects: | Interbasin water transfers | Wastewater management | Water planning | Water quality management | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.75 w343 | |
| Session: | 75th R.S. (1997) | |
| Online version: | View report [287 pages File size: 20,567 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | The Committee on Water Resources Development and Management is created to study the State's water supply and wastewater infrastructure needs. The Committee shall: Review Texas' current inventory of water resources, including water supply and wastewater treatment infrastructure. | |
| 2. | Review projections for Texas' future water and wastewater needs to the year 2050. | |
| 3. | Review the role of the state and regional and local entities in participation and investment in water-related projects. | |
| 4. | Review the implementation of SB 1, 75th R.S., 1997. | |
| 5. | Make recommendations to the 76th Legislature to assist Texas communities having limited financial capabilities with their water supply and wastewater infrastructure needs. | |
| 6. | Make recommendations to the 76th Legislature to ensure efficient allocation of state and local resources through the use of regional water facilities and management, including water market transactions. | |
| 7. | Make recommendations to the 76th Legislature to help local governments to meet the financial costs created by federal and state water quality regulations. | |
| Committee: | Senate International Relations, Trade and Technology | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Committee interim report : a report to the 75th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Affordable housing | Attorney General of Texas | Border economy | Border environment | Border health | Border issues | Border transportation | Colonias | Consumer credit and debt | Contracts for deed | Housing and Community Affairs, Texas Department of | International trade | Mortgages | North American Free Trade Agreement | Private activity bonds | Real estate development | Sewer service | Wastewater management | Water Development Board, Texas | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.74 in9 | |
| Session: | 74th R.S. (1995) | |
| Online version: | View report [173 pages File size: 11,680 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Monitor the enforcement of HB 1001, 74th R.S., the colonias bill, and identify any provisions that need to be clarified or strengthened. | |
| 2. | Assess the progress of the Texas Water Development Board's "economically distressed areas program" with regards to the number of applications received and the number of water and waste water projects actually implemented in the colonias. | |
| 3. | Assess the effect of NAFTA on Texas' infrastructure including transportation, housing, education and the environment, with special attention to its impact along the Texas/Mexico border. | |
| 4. | Monitor implementation of, and make recommendations for any needed changes in, legislation passed by the 74th Legislature to address the problems of colonias, specifically SB 336, 74th R.S., SB 1509, 74th R.S., and HB 2726, 74th R.S.. | |
| 5. | Study and make recommendations regarding methods and programs to expand international trade, with particular focus on the use of technology. | |
| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Committee on Natural Resources, Texas House of Representatives interim report, 1996 : a report to the House of Representatives, 75th Texas Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Drinking water | Edwards Aquifer Authority | Lower Colorado River Authority | Lower Neches Valley Authority | Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Texas | Sewer service | Wastewater management | Water quality management | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.75 n218h | |
| Session: | 74th R.S. (1995) | |
| Online version: | View report [79 pages File size: 3,866 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Conduct active oversight of agencies under the committee's jurisdiction. | |
| 2. | Review the on-site wastewater treatment program; identify measures to decentralize state authority and increase local government participation. | |
| 3. | Study methods to provide affordable, state-sponsored financial assistance for small community water projects. | |
| 4. | Review the design, mission and goals of the Lower Neches Valley Authority. | |
| 5. | Study the governance, structure and functions of the Lower Colorado River Authority, in light of changes in the electric utility industry and other long-term changes. | |
| 6. | Monitor the court action and implementation of the laws from the 73rd and 74th Legislatures relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority. | |
| Committee: | Senate Effects of Sludge Disposal, Interim | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Final report / Texas State Senate Interim Committee on the Effects of Sludge Disposal. | |
| Subjects: | Solid waste disposal | Wastewater management | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.73 sl72 | |
| Session: | 73rd R.S. (1993) | |
| Online version: | View report [33 pages File size: 1,535 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Study the environmental effects and economic benefits, if any, of sludge disposal and make recommendations regarding regulation of sludge disposal, if any is needed, by legislation or agency rule. | |
| Committee: | Joint Environment, Interim | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Interim Report to the 73rd Legislature / Joint Interim Committee on the Environment. | |
| Subjects: | Agriculture, Texas Department of | Air Control Board, Texas | Air pollution | Air quality | Border environment | Border issues | Clean Air Act | Concentrated animal feeding operations | Emissions | Environmental protection | General Land Office, Texas | Motor vehicle emissions tests | Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of | Railroad Commission of Texas | Soil and Water Conservation Board, Texas | State agencies | State agency performance measures | Surface water pollution | Wastewater management | Water Commission, Texas | Water Development Board, Texas | Water planning | Water quality management | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.72 en89jr | |
| Session: | 72nd R.S. (1991) | |
| Online version: | View report [98 pages File size: 4,851 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Examine the use of funds appropriated for environmental purposes by SB 2, 72nd Legislature, 1st Called Session and HB 1, 72nd Legislature, 1st Called Session; | |
| 2. | Study and monitor the implementation of water and wastewater regulations, including administrative initiatives as well as statutory requirements. | |
| 3. | Study environmental issues specific to the Texas-Mexico border region and the potential impact of the proposed free trade agreement between the two nations. | |
| 4. | Study issues and identify policy considerations relating to non-point source agricultural water pollution. | |
| 5. | Verify the number and status of outputs and outcomes identified in HB 1, 72nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, and otherwise determine whether programs that are the focus of study are functioning as planned. | |
| 6. | Identify and review agencies' existing performance standards and determine whether the agencies have met, exceeded or failed to meet those standards; | |
| 7. | Verify the number of employees in each program that is the focus of study, and monitor and oversee documentation of all agency salary actions, including position reclassifications, merit salary increases and other salary increases resulting from legislative of agency-initiated action. | |
| 8. | Monitor implementation of sunset legislation. | |
| 9. | Identify specific goals the state must attain by the year 2000 and biennial goals that must be achieved until that time. | |
| 10. | The committee shall coordinate its activities with those of the Natural Resources and Consolidation Study established by SB 2, 72nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, and work in conjunction with that study in areas of common responsibility. | |
| 11. | The committee shall monitor and oversee legislation enacted during the 72nd Regular and special Called Sessions that was considered by the standing Senate Natural Resources and House Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committees including legislative mandates; all performance audit review recommendations, adopted or not, and any agency-initiated changes. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | Joint Environment, Interim | |
| Title: | Interim report - Livestock and the Environment | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Livestock and the environment: rethinking environmental policy, institutions & compliance strategies : interim report to the Joint Interim Committee on the Environment, 72nd Texas Legsilature. | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.72 en89jl | |
| Session: | 72nd R.S. (1991) | |
| Online version: | View document [120 pages File size: 7,224 kb] | |
| Committee: | Joint Environment, Interim | |
| Title: | Committee documentation: daily minutes record | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Minutes | |
| Library Call Number: | L1803.9 EN89J 1992 | |
| Session: | 72nd R.S. (1991) | |
| Online version: | View document [1 pages File size: 22 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Committee on Natural Resources, Texas House of Representatives interim report 1990 : a report to the House of Representatives, 72nd Texas Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Border health | Colonias | Drinking water | Outdoor recreation | Property rights | Real estate development | Rio Grande River | Rio Grande Valley | Rivers | Statutory revision | Wastewater management | Water Commission, Texas | Water districts | Water planning | Water rights | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.71 n219h | |
| Session: | 71st R.S. (1989) | |
| Online version: | View report [33 pages File size: 1,633 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | To study the transfer of water rights from irrigation districts to municipalities in South Texas. | |
| 2. | To study the categories, powers and duties of water and wastewater districts created under the Texas Water Code or by other statutes, including the procedures for the creation of such districts. | |
| 3. | To study the relationships and coordination between the Texas Water Commission and local water authorities, including the effect of the current institutional structure on the achievement of water policy goals. | |
| 4. | To study current efforts to provide and finance water and wastewater services to the colonias. | |
| 5. | To study the rights of property owners along rivers and streams. | |
| 6. | To study the recodification of the Texas Water Codes. | |
| Committee: | Joint Oil Spills and Water Pollution Abatement | |
| Title: | Interim report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report of the Joint Committee on Oil Spills and Water Pollution Abatement, 71st Legislature : to the lieutenant governor, speaker of the House, members of the Senate, and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 72nd Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Environmental protection | Oil spills | Surface water pollution | Wastewater management | Water quality management | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.71 oi5 | |
| Session: | 71st R.S. (1989) | |
| Online version: | View report [59 pages File size: 2,751 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Make recommendations regarding means of effective state-government response to oil spills affecting or threatening the Texas costal region, including proposals, if any, for coordination with federal or local governments, the oil industry, or other elements of the private sector. | |
| 2. | Monitor the implementation of SB 1525, 71st Legislature, Regular Session, enabling delegation to the State of Texas of NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) authority. | |
| 3. | Monitor the implementation of HB 1567, 71st Legislature, Regular Session, authorizing local governments to establish stormwater drainage utilities funded by user fees on impervious cover. | |
| 4. | Study associated issues relating to wastewater discharges and nonpoint source pollution affecting sewer and drainage systems. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | Joint Oil Spills and Water Pollution Abatement | |
| Title: | Proclamation | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Proclamation | |
| Library Call Number: | L1800.1 p926 | |
| Session: | 71st R.S. (1989) | |
| Online version: | View document [1 pages File size: 112 kb] | |
| Committee: | House Environmental Affairs | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report of the Committee on Environmental Affairs : to the speaker and members of the Texas House of Representatives, 69th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Edwards Aquifer | Exotic species | Livestock | Oil pipelines | Oil spills | Pipeline safety | Solid waste disposal | Wastewater management | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.69 en89 | |
| Session: | 69th R.S. (1985) | |
| Online version: | View report [33 pages File size: 710 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Study the potential for improved sewage disposal and treatment systems and determine whether public laws encourage the most cost-effective systems for sites. | |
| 2. | Study oil pipeline spills or leaks into the environment. | |
| 3. | Study the problem of exotic game animals, how they may interfere with the existing ecosystem of native game, and how they may or may not be regulated. | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | House Environmental Affairs | |
| Title: | Notices of public hearing | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Minutes | |
| Library Call Number: | L1801.9 EN89 69 | |
| Session: | 69th R.S. (1985) | |
| Online version: | View document [7 pages] | |
| Committee: | Senate Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Interim report to the 70th Legislature / Senate Committee on Natural Resources. | |
| Subjects: | Alternative energy | Colonias | Drinking water | Gambling | Groundwater | Hazardous waste | Horse racing | Houston, Texas | Natural gas | Natural gas industry | Oil industry | Solid waste disposal | Texas Panhandle | Wastewater management | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.69 n219s | |
| Session: | 69th R.S. (1985) | |
| Online version: | View report [152 pages File size: 4,482 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Study the problems associated with inadequate water and wastewater systems in colonias. Examine some of the resources and funds outside the Water Development Board that could be used to improve water and sewer service in the colonias. * | |
| 2. | Study issues associated with water supplies in Houston, including groundwater availability, subsistence, flooding, urban runoff and non-point source water pollution. * | |
| 3. | Study groundwater use, quality and protection in the El Paso area. * | |
| 4. | Review alternatives to landfills and injection wells for the disposal of hazardous wastes. Consider methods to treat or destroy hazardous wastes, as well as efforts to reduce waste production. | |
| 5. | Review the history of horse racing in Texas; consider the possible economic and social costs and benefits of pari-mutuel betting on horse races. Study the predicted effects of legalizing pari-mutuel betting the Texas farm economy. * | |
| 6. | Review development of alternative energy sources and renewable energy sources; consider methods to encourage the development of renewable energy sources in Texas. | |
| 7. | Hold public hearings on issues related to the production of white oil (chilled, condensed natural gas) in the Texas Panhandle. Consider the effects of the Railroad Commission's ruling on white oil on the oil and gas industry and the economy of the Texas Panhandle. Review federal court actions related to the dispute. | |
| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report of the House of Representatives, Natural Resources Committee ; a report to the House of the 64th Legislature. | |
| Subjects: | Energy conservation | Energy policy | Mining | Natural gas industry | Oil industry | Rural areas | Subsidence | Wastewater management | Water supplies | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.63 n219 | |
| Session: | 63rd R.S. (1973) | |
| Online version: | View report [26 pages File size: 833 kb] | |
| Charges: | This report should address the charges below. | |
| 1. | Hear testimony on the issue of unitization of oil and gas properties. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of allowing owners of large interests in an oil or gas reservoir should be allowed to compel smaller owners to merge interests and consolidate the operations of the reservoir. * | |
| 2. | Review issues related to surface mining and land reclamation, land surface subsidence, water supplies, waste disposal, and water law. * | |
| 3. | Undertake a study of the energy crisis in rural areas and make legislative recommendations * | |
| Supporting documents | ||
| Committee: | House Natural Resources | |
| Title: | Subcommittee Members | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Minutes | |
| Library Call Number: | L1801.9 N218H 63 | |
| Session: | 63rd R.S. (1973) | |
| Online version: | View document [1 pages] | |
| Committee: | House Game and Fish | |
| Title: | Interim Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | A condensation of the reports of surveys | |
| Subjects: | Birds | Environmental protection | Fisheries | Hunting | Oysters | Possum Kingdom Lake | Shrimping industry | Solid waste disposal | Surface water pollution | Wastewater management | | |
| Library Call Number: | L1836.55 G145 | |
| Session: | 55th R.S. (1957) | |
| Online version: | View report [27 pages File size: 1,655 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Study and make inquiries into matters pertaining to fish and wildlife research, management, development, and protection. | |
| Committee: | Joint Sanitary Conditions in Austin, Investigate | |
| Title: | Report | |
| Library Catalog Title: | Report of Joint Committee to Investigate the Pollution of the Austin Water Supply. | |
| Subjects: | Austin, Texas | Colorado River | Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institute for Colored Youth | Surface water pollution | Texas Confederate Home | Wastewater management | | |
| Library Call Number: | H.J. of Tex., 36th Leg., 2nd C.S., 598 (1919) | |
| Session: | 36th R.S. (1919) | |
| Online version: | View report [6 pages File size: 194 kb] | |
| Charge: | This report should address the charge below. | |
| 1. | Examine and inspect the sanitary conditions of each of the state institutions to determine if any of the contamination of the Austin water supply may be coming from them. * | |
* This represents an abstract of the report contents. Charge text is incomplete or unavailable.
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