Texas HB4313 prohibits political subdivisions from imposing fees to fund climate or environmental projects.

Texas HB4313 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit political subdivisions from imposing fees to fund climate or environmental projects. A "climate or environmental project" is defined as one aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating climate change impacts, adapting to climate change effects, reducing pollutants, or raising public awareness. The prohibition does not apply to basic sanitation or waste disposal services. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4313 prohibits political subdivisions from imposing fees to fund climate or environmental projects.

Texas HB4313 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit political subdivisions from imposing fees to fund climate or environmental projects. A "climate or environmental project" is defined as one aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating climate change impacts, adapting to climate change effects, reducing pollutants, or raising public awareness. The prohibition does not apply to basic sanitation or waste disposal services. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.