Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB2466

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to a publication by the Parks and Wildlife Department on the dangers of reflective windows for birds and the distribution of the publication to municipalities and the construction industry.

Impact

Once enacted, the bill will require the Parks and Wildlife Department to distribute this publication free of charge to municipalities, which will in turn be responsible for sharing it with members of the construction industry operating within their jurisdiction. This measure is intended to facilitate the widespread dissemination of information regarding the impact of reflective windows on birds, promoting informed construction practices that take wildlife safety into consideration.

Summary

Senate Bill 2466, introduced by Senator Menéndez, focuses on the conservation of birds by addressing the dangers posed by reflective windows. The bill mandates the Parks and Wildlife Department to create a publication detailing these dangers. This initiative aims to enhance awareness among both the construction industry and municipalities regarding the potential harm reflective windows can cause to avian populations.

Contention

Although specifics about contention or opposition to SB2466 are not detailed in the provided documents, potential points of contention might arise from stakeholders within the construction industry regarding any regulations that may stem from the publication's recommendations. Critics might argue that additional requirements could impose financial burdens or logistical hurdles. Moreover, the effectiveness of simply distributing information rather than implementing binding regulations might also be debated among environmental advocates and policymakers.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4366

Relating to the distribution of and access to certain state agency publications.

TX SF2131

A bill for an act relating to publication requirements for official publications.

TX HB1223

Relating to the publication of a line-item budget by school districts and municipalities.

TX SB1717

Relating to the terminology used in statute, resolutions, rules, and other state publications to refer to the partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent.

TX HR110

Prohibiting the distribution of Chinese Communist Party-controlled publications within House facilities, and for other purposes.

TX LB1236

Change provisions relating to publication, printing, and distribution of legislative journals, session laws, and statutes and publication of the Constitution of Nebraska

TX HB07146

An Act Concerning The Publication Of Legal Notices By Municipalities.

TX HB385

Relating to the collection and publication of affordable housing information by certain municipalities and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

TX HB200

State Agency Publications

TX SB177

State Agency Publications

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.