Texas : 2025 Regular Session : BILL HB3740
Relating to chemicals and techniques used in weather modification and control.
Sponsor: Rep Joanne Shofner & Rep Caroline Harris Davila & Rep Janis Holt & Rep Helen Kerwin & Rep David Lowe & Rep Don McLaughlin & Rep Mike Olcott & Rep Tom Oliverson & Rep Valoree Swanson & Rep Ellen Troxclair
Bill Details
Relating to chemicals and techniques used in weather modification and control.
Bill summary (AI generated)
• What it means: This bill introduces new restrictions on the specific materials and methods used in weather modification, focusing on protecting human health by requiring regulatory approval for all chemicals and techniques.
• What laws are being introduced/amended:
â—¦ A license holder may not use a chemical or technique for weather modification unless it has been approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
â—¦ The TDLR is specifically prohibited from approving any chemical or technique that is known to cause harm to human health, including harm to the human endocrine, nervous, respiratory, or reproductive system, when used for weather modification and control.
â—¦ The TDLR is authorized to seek assistance from other state agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Health and Human Services Commission, when making approval determinations.
â—¦ The TDLR is required to adopt rules necessary to implement this new section.
â—¦ The Act takes effect on September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote for immediate effect.
History
The bill, titled "Relating to chemicals and techniques used in weather modification and control" (HB3740), was filed on March 4, 2025. It was read for the first time and subsequently referred to the Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee on March 26, 2025. Currently, the bill is still active and awaiting further action within the committee. The next steps will involve committee hearings where members will discuss the bill, propose amendments, and vote on it. If the committee approves the bill, it will be sent to the full legislative body for further consideration. If it does not pass out of the committee, the bill may effectively die at this stage. The legislative timeline indicates that the bill’s progress will depend significantly on the committee's agenda and the level of support or opposition it receives during this process.
- Tue 04 Mar 2025 Filed
- Wed 26 Mar 2025 Read first time
- Wed 26 Mar 2025 Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Bill text (Transcribed)
• What it means: This bill introduces new restrictions on the specific materials and methods used in weather modification, focusing on protecting human health by requiring regulatory approval for all chemicals and techniques.
• What laws are being introduced/amended:
â—¦ A license holder may not use a chemical or technique for weather modification unless it has been approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
â—¦ The TDLR is specifically prohibited from approving any chemical or technique that is known to cause harm to human health, including harm to the human endocrine, nervous, respiratory, or reproductive system, when used for weather modification and control.
â—¦ The TDLR is authorized to seek assistance from other state agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Health and Human Services Commission, when making approval determinations.
â—¦ The TDLR is required to adopt rules necessary to implement this new section.
â—¦ The Act takes effect on September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote for immediate effect.
• What laws are being introduced/amended:
â—¦ A license holder may not use a chemical or technique for weather modification unless it has been approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
â—¦ The TDLR is specifically prohibited from approving any chemical or technique that is known to cause harm to human health, including harm to the human endocrine, nervous, respiratory, or reproductive system, when used for weather modification and control.
â—¦ The TDLR is authorized to seek assistance from other state agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Health and Human Services Commission, when making approval determinations.
â—¦ The TDLR is required to adopt rules necessary to implement this new section.
â—¦ The Act takes effect on September 1, 2025, unless it receives a two-thirds vote for immediate effect.