Texas HB1682 establishes a fund for environmental remediation grants using civil penalties from environmental law violations.

Texas HB1682 amends the Water Code to create a special environmental remediation fund. Half of the state's portion of civil penalties from environmental law violations, excluding those under Chapter 28 or Chapter 401, is deposited into this fund. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality administers a grant program using these funds to support environmental remediation projects for counties and municipalities. The commission must adopt rules for eligibility, application procedures, evaluation criteria, grant amounts, and monitoring compliance.

Texas HB1682 establishes a fund for environmental remediation grants using civil penalties from environmental law violations.

Texas HB1682 amends the Water Code to create a special environmental remediation fund. Half of the state's portion of civil penalties from environmental law violations, excluding those under Chapter 28 or Chapter 401, is deposited into this fund. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality administers a grant program using these funds to support environmental remediation projects for counties and municipalities. The commission must adopt rules for eligibility, application procedures, evaluation criteria, grant amounts, and monitoring compliance.