The 89th Texas legislative session kicks off next Tuesday. Thousands of bills will be filed, including some focused on state environmental concerns.
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“We need the Legislature to do no harm, to not throw a wrench in the works of the clean energy boom that Texas is experiencing and creating so much benefit in terms of air quality, lower electric bills and a more reliable grid,” Metzger said. Metzger also noted the push for legislation to ease permitting processes for Texans to access batteries and solar power, particularly in vulnerable areas where power outages are common.“We really need the Legislature to get these plastic companies to stop dumping or spilling these pellets that are so harmful to our oceans and to our beaches and to our own health,” Metzger said.
One proposed bill would require wastewater treatment plants to test for contamination from these chemicals.“All of us breathe the air, drink the water, are concerned about our health, are concerned about our children,” Metzger said. “And so, I think there’s a good shot that we can pass some of these bills.”Sarah Acosta is a weekend Good Morning San Antonio anchor and a general assignments reporter at KSAT12.
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