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Texas:   BILL HB3740

Introduced

Relating to chemicals and techniques used in weather modification and control.

Relating to chemicals and techniques used in weather modification and control.

Bill summary (AI generated)

The bill titled "Relating to chemicals and techniques used in weather modification and control" seeks to regulate the use of chemicals and methodologies associated with weather modification practices. If enacted into law, it will establish guidelines and requirements for the oversight of substances and techniques used in attempts to alter weather phenomena. Under this legislation, individuals or organizations engaged in weather modification activities will be required to adhere to specific protocols concerning the chemicals they utilize, as well as the methods they apply. This includes obtaining necessary permits prior to conducting any weather modification operations. There will likely be a mandate for transparent reporting on the types of chemicals employed and the objectives of the modification efforts, aimed at ensuring public safety and environmental protection. Additionally, this bill may lead to the formation of a regulatory body tasked with the monitoring and evaluation of weather modification initiatives. This body would be responsible for ensuring compliance with the established guidelines, investigating potential ecological impacts, and enforcing penalties for violations of the law. Overall, this measure seeks to create a structured framework around weather modification practices, addressing both the scientific and ethical considerations involved in such activities.

History

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  • Tue 04 Mar 2025 Filed

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  89R14563 MP-D
 
  By: Shofner H.B. No. 3740
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to chemicals and techniques used in weather modification
  and control.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Subchapter C, Chapter 301, Agriculture Code, is
  amended by adding Section 301.118 to read as follows:
         Sec. 301.118.  USE OF CERTAIN CHEMICALS AND TECHNIQUES. (a)  
  A license holder may not use a chemical or technique for weather
  modification and control unless the chemical or technique has been
  approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for
  that use.
         (b)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation may not
  approve a chemical or technique for use in weather modification and
  control if the chemical or technique is known to cause harm to human
  health, including harm to the human endocrine, nervous,
  respiratory, or reproductive system, when used for that purpose.
         (c)  In determining whether to approve a chemical or
  technique for use in weather modification and control, the Texas
  Department of Licensing and Regulation may obtain the assistance
  of:
               (1)  the Department of Agriculture;
               (2)  the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality;
               (3)  the Health and Human Services Commission; or
               (4)  any other entity the Texas Department of Licensing
  and Regulation deems appropriate.
         (d)  The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall
  adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
         SECTION 2.  As soon as practicable after the effective date
  of this Act, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall
  adopt rules as required by Section 301.118, Agriculture Code, as
  added by this Act.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
  a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
  provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
  Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
  Act takes effect September 1, 2025.