Governmental Advocacy

Air Alliance Houston educates and advocates with policymakers at all levels of government to achieve clean air policies. We defend the Clean Air Act and work to advance protective statewide legislation during the Texas State Legislative Sessions.

We also monitor and respond to federal and state rules, standards, ordinances, and other administrative decisions that impact air quality in Houston and across the state. In some cases, we even serve as litigants in motions to compel the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state regulators to act on clean air provisions.

Bills we're tracking in the 89th Legislative Session

Relating to establishment of maximum allowable ground level concentrations of hydrogen sulfide by the TCEQ. (Reynolds)

Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility. (Morales)

Relating to monitoring air contaminant emissions in certain counties. (Lalani)

Relating to the consideration of certain local government actions before the renewal of air permits for certain concrete plants. (Miles, Alvarado, Cook)

Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that store and distribute benzene or another volatile organic compound; creating a criminal offense. (Alvarado)

Relating to who may request a public hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant. (Eckhardt, Alvarado, Cook, Miles)

Legislative Action Days