TITLE: Relating to a program under the Texas emissions reduction plan to reduce emissions from certain marine vessels.

SUMMARY: Relating to a program under the Texas emissions reduction plan to reduce emissions from certain marine vessels.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to a program under the Texas emissions reduction plan to reduce emissions from certain marine vessels. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 386.051(b-1), Health and Safety Code, is amended to read as follows: (b-1) Under the plan, the commission may establish and administer other programs, including other grants or funding programs, as determined by the commission to be necessary or effective in fulfilling its duties and achieving the objectives described under Section 386.052. The commission may apply the criteria and requirements applicable to the programs under Subsection (b) to programs established under this subsection, or the commission may establish separate criteria and requirements as necessary to achieve the commission's objectives. The additional programs shall be consistent with and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the use of state funds, the awarding and administration of grants and contracts, and achieving reductions in ozone precursors or particulate matter. Under this subsection, the commission may place a priority on programs that address the following goals: (1) reduction of emissions of oxides of nitrogen or particulate matter from heavy-duty on-road vehicles and non-road equipment, including drayage vehicles, locomotives, and marine vessels, at seaport facilities or servicing seaport facilities in nonattainment areas; [and] (2) reduction of emissions from the operation of drilling, production, completions, and related heavy-duty on-road vehicles or non-road equipment in oil and gas production fields where the commission determines that the programs can help prevent that area or an adjacent area from being in violation of national ambient air quality standards;and (3) reduction of emissions from marine vessels operated by pilots engaged in pilot services, as those terms are defined by Section 61.002, Transportation Code.SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.