Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 561: Relating to the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice within the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

In committee Last action February 3, 2025: Referred to Natural Resources

Plain-language summary

SB 561 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on December 10, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice within the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Primary sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Cook, Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Borris Miles (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Referred to Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic); Carol Alvarado (Democratic); Cook; Roland Gutierrez (Democratic); and 1 more.