Signed by Governor Greg Abbott

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that requires legislative approval for cities to amend their charters to address climate change.

Highlights:

• Defines “climate charter” as a charter provision or charter amendment establishing a comprehensive rule or policy statement that pruports to address climate change or the municipality’s environmental impact, including (Sec. 1):

• Water use;

• Energy use; and

• Air pollution.

• Requires legislative approval in order for cities and local governments to vote to amend or establish any climate charters (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect September 1, 2023 (Sec. 6).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires legislative approval for cities to amend their charters to address climate change.

Highlights:

• Defines “climate charter” as a charter provision or charter amendment establishing a comprehensive rule or policy statement that pruports to address climate change or the municipality’s environmental impact, including (Sec. 1):

• Water use;

• Energy use; and

• Air pollution.

• Requires legislative approval in order for cities and local governments to vote to amend or establish any climate charters (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect September 1, 2023 (Sec. 6).

Full Bill Text