LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY AGENCIES
During the 87th legislative session, the Texas House and Senate passed bills affecting prescribed burning which were signed into law by the Governor.
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Effective September 1, 2021
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HB 222, HB 2004, SB 703
Texas Natural Resource Code Chapter 153
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TNRC establishes the Prescribed Burning Board and the CIPBM certification program
as well as standards for prescribed burning.
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https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/NR/htm/NR.153.htm#153
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Click on the website link above and scroll through the code to find reference to HB 222, HB 2004 and SB 703 and effective date of September 1, 2021
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Links to state webpages:
TNRC 153.084 Limitation of Burn Boss Liability
HB 222 Liability of Burn Bosses
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Pdf version: view/print/save
HB 222 Liability of Burn Bosses
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Texas Department of Agriculture
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Prescribed Burning Program webpage:
https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/PrescribedBurnProgram.aspx
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
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TCEQ Outdoor Burning Rules:
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TCEQ Chapter 111B Control of Air Emissions:
https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assets/public/legal/rules/rules/pdflib/111b.pdf
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