The House Committee on Natural Resources

89th Legislature

April 9, 2025

8:00 a.m.

E2.036

Pursuant to a notice posted on April 4, 2025, revised on April 4, 2025, the House Committee on Natural Resources met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Harris, at 8:03 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Harris; Martinez; Ashby; Barry; Bell, Cecil; Buckley; Fairly; Gámez; Romero; and Villalobos.

A quorum was present.

HB 1520

The chair laid out HB 1520.

The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to explain HB 1520.

(Representative Zwiener now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to close on HB 1520.

HB 1520 was left pending without objection.

HB 1525

The chair laid out HB 1525.

The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to explain HB 1525.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to close on HB 1525.

HB 1525 was left pending without objection.

HB 1530

The chair laid out HB 1530.

The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to explain HB 1530.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to close on HB 1530.

HB 1530 was left pending without objection.

HB 1535

The chair laid out HB 1535.

Representative Martinez offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to explain HB 1535.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Kitzman to close on HB 1535.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 1535 was left pending without objection.

HB 2091

The chair laid out HB 2091.

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to explain HB 2091.

(Representative Garcia, Josey now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to close on HB 2091.

HB 2091 was left pending without objection.

HB 3663

The chair laid out HB 3663.

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to explain HB 3663.

(Representative González, Mary now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to close on HB 3663.

HB 3663 was left pending without objection.

HB 3915

The chair laid out HB 3915.

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to explain HB 3915.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Martinez to close on HB 3915.

HB 3915 was left pending without objection.

(Representative Martinez in chair.)

HB 3901

The chair laid out HB 3901.

The chair recognized Representative Darby to explain HB 3901.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Darby to close on HB 3901.

HB 3901 was left pending without objection.

HB 2347

The chair laid out HB 2347.

The chair recognized Representative Zwiener to explain HB 2347.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Harris in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Zwiener to close on HB 2347.

HB 2347 was left pending without objection.

HB 4135

The chair laid out HB 4135.

The chair recognized Representative Zwiener to explain HB 4135.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Zwiener to close on HB 4135.

HB 4135 was left pending without objection.

HB 2068

The chair laid out HB 2068.

The chair recognized Representative Paul to explain HB 2068.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair closed on HB 2068 on behalf of Representative Paul.

HB 2068 was left pending without objection.

At 9:37 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was recessed until upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted.

The committee reconvened at 12:15 p.m. and was called to order by the chair, Representative Harris.

The quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Harris; Martinez; Buckley; Fairly; Romero; Villalobos; and Zwiener.

A quorum was present.

HB 2867

The chair laid out HB 2867.

The chair recognized Representative Gates to explain HB 2867.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Gámez now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Gates to close on HB 2867.

HB 2867 was left pending without objection.

HB 4329

The chair laid out HB 4329.      

Representative Martinez offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Lopez, Janie to explain HB 4329.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Ashby now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Barry now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Lopez, Janie to close on HB 4329.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 4329 was left pending without objection.

HB 4331

The chair laid out HB 4331.

The chair recognized Representative Lopez, Janie to explain HB 4331.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Lopez, Janie to close on HB 4331.

HB 4331 was left pending without objection.

HB 3483

The chair laid out HB 3483.

Representative Martinez offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Gámez to explain HB 3483.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Gámez to close on HB 3483.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3483 was left pending without objection.

HB 4153

The chair laid out HB 4153.

The chair recognized Representative Fairly to explain HB 4153.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Fairly to close on HB 4153.

HB 4153 was left pending without objection.

HB 3482

The chair laid out HB 3482.

The chair recognized Representative Troxclair to explain HB 3482.

(Representative Ashby in chair.)

(Representative Bell, Cecil now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Martinez in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Harris in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative González, Mary now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Martinez in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Harris in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Troxclair to close on HB 3482.

HB 3482 was left pending without objection.

HB 2815

The chair laid out HB 2815.

Representative Ashby offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Gerdes to explain HB 2815.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Gerdes to close on HB 2815.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 2815 was left pending without objection.

HB 2805

The chair laid out HB 2805.

The chair recognized Representative DeAyala to explain HB 2805.

(Representative Buckley in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Martinez in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative DeAyala to close on HB 2805.

HB 2805 was left pending without objection.

HB 4158

The chair laid out HB 4158.

The chair recognized Representative Louderback to explain HB 4158.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Louderback to close on HB 4158.

HB 4158 was left pending without objection.

HB 3781

The chair laid out HB 3781.

The chair recognized Representative McLaughlin to explain HB 3781.

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Harris in chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative McLaughlin to close on HB 3781.

HB 3781 was left pending without objection.

HB 3154

The chair laid out HB 3154.

Representative Martinez offered a complete committee substitute.

The chair recognized Representative Hopper to explain HB 3154.

(Representative Garcia, Josey now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

The chair recognized Representative Hopper to close on HB 3154.

The committee substitute was withdrawn without objection.

HB 3154 was left pending without objection.

HB 1407

The chair laid out HB 1407 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 1407, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Harris; Martinez; Ashby; Barry; Bell, Cecil; Buckley; Fairly; Gámez; Garcia, Josey; Romero; Villalobos; Zwiener (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

HB 1532

The chair laid out HB 1532 as pending business.

Representative Martinez offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 1532, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Harris; Martinez; Ashby; Barry; Bell, Cecil; Buckley; Fairly; Gámez; Garcia, Josey; Romero; Villalobos; Zwiener (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

HB 1618

The chair laid out HB 1618 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 1618, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Harris; Martinez; Ashby; Barry; Bell, Cecil; Buckley; Fairly; Gámez; Garcia, Josey; Romero; Villalobos; Zwiener (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

HB 2692

The chair laid out HB 2692 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 2692, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed and be sent to the Committee on Local and Consent Calendars.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Harris; Martinez; Ashby; Barry; Bell, Cecil; Buckley; Fairly; Gámez; Garcia, Josey; Romero; Villalobos; Zwiener (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

HB 2712

The chair laid out HB 2712 as pending business.

The chair moved that HB 2712, without amendments, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Harris; Martinez; Ashby; Barry; Bell, Cecil; Buckley; Fairly; Gámez; Garcia, Josey; Romero; Villalobos; Zwiener (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

HB 3609

The chair laid out HB 3609 as pending business.

Representative Martinez offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3609, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Harris; Martinez; Ashby; Barry; Bell, Cecil; Buckley; Fairly; Gámez; Garcia, Josey; Romero; Villalobos; Zwiener (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

HB 3628

The chair laid out HB 3628 as pending business.

Representative Martinez offered a complete committee substitute.

The committee substitute was adopted without objection.

The chair moved that HB 3628, as substituted, be reported favorably to the full house with the recommendation that it do pass and be printed.  The motion prevailed by the following record vote:

Ayes:                           Representatives Harris; Martinez; Ashby; Barry; Bell, Cecil; Buckley; Fairly; Gámez; Garcia, Josey; Romero; Villalobos; Zwiener (12).

Nays:                           None (0).

Present, Not Voting:   None (0).

Absent:                        Representative González, Mary (1).

At 4:54 p.m., on the motion of Representative Martinez and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Harris, Chair

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Robert Moncada, Clerk