Texas SB2235 prohibits political subdivisions from imposing fees to fund climate or environmental projects.

Texas SB2235 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit political subdivisions from imposing fees to fund climate or environmental projects. These projects include efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change impacts, adapt to climate change effects, reduce pollutants, and raise public awareness. The prohibition does not apply to basic sanitation or waste disposal services. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2235 prohibits political subdivisions from imposing fees to fund climate or environmental projects.

Texas SB2235 amends the Local Government Code to prohibit political subdivisions from imposing fees to fund climate or environmental projects. These projects include efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change impacts, adapt to climate change effects, reduce pollutants, and raise public awareness. The prohibition does not apply to basic sanitation or waste disposal services. The act takes effect on September 1, 2025.