SB 124
From the 80(R) Session
Ellis
Clean Cars
Introduced: Left pending in committee
TAGS: libel, air pollution, automobile emissions, environment, global warming
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Updated by jeweke on Jan 15, 2007 19:02:35

Summary

This bill tightens Texas automobile emissions standards to the level
required in California and 10 other states. This would apply
to model year 2009 automobiles, and would be the first automobile emissions standards in Texas to address carbon dioxide.

Background

A similar bill did not pass the legislature in the 1991 session. Today,
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
Beaumont–Port Arthur are all "non-attainment areas" under the national
ambient air quality standards.

Poltical Commentary


Groups Endorsing SB 124:
Environment Texas, Environmental Defense, Public Citizen, Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club, Texas Impact, Austin Physicians for Social Responsibility, Texas Campaign for the Environment, Texas League of Conservation Voters, Galveston Houston Association for Smog Prevention (GHASP), Texas Center for Policy Studies, and the American Lung Association of the Central States./1/
Mayors Endorsing SB 124:
Mayor Bill White of Houston, Mayor Mike Moncrief of Ft. Worth, Mayor Laura Miller of Dallas and Mayor Will Wynn of Austin. /2/ The City Council of Austin supports the adoption of CA emmission standards as well./4/

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers "does not strongly support the Clean Cars Program" /3/

References and News Links

/1/ Environment Texas Press Release on bill filing.
/2/ Moritz, John "Bill calls for lower emissions" Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/01/06
/3/ Mottola, Daniel "California Tailpipe Rules Could Cruise Into Texas" Austin Chronicle 12/8/06
Sen. Ellis Press Release on SB 124
/4/ Dunbar, Wells "Legislating Austin: First, do no harm" Austin Chronicle 1/15/07

Blog Links

Sci Guy on carbon dioxide coverage in SB 124.
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Updated by jeweke on Dec 11, 2006 14:24:58
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

This bill tightens Texas automobile emissions standards to the level
required in California and 10 other states. This would apply
to model year 2009 automobiles, and would be the first automobile emissions standards in Texas to address carbon dioxide.

Background

A similar bill did not pass the legislature in the 1991 session. Today,
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
Beaumont–Port Arthur are all "non-attainment areas" under the national
ambient air quality standards.

Poltical Commentary


Groups Endorsing SB 124:
Environment Texas, Environmental Defense, Public Citizen, Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club, Texas Impact, Austin Physicians for Social Responsibility, Texas Campaign for the Environment, Texas League of Conservation Voters, Galveston Houston Association for Smog Prevention (GHASP), Texas Center for Policy Studies, and the American Lung Association of the Central States./1/
Mayors Endorsing SB 124:
Mayor Bill White of Houston, Mayor Mike Moncrief of Ft. Worth, Mayor Laura Miller of Dallas and Mayor Will Wynn of Austin. /2/

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers "does not strongly support the Clean Cars Program" /3/

References and News Links

/1/ Environment Texas Press Release on bill filing.
/2/ Moritz, John "Bill calls for lower emissions" Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/01/06
/3/ Mottola, Daniel "California Tailpipe Rules Could Cruise Into Texas" Austin Chronicle 12/8/06
Sen. Ellis Press Release on SB 124

Blog Links

Sci Guy on carbon dioxide coverage in SB 124.
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Updated by jeweke on Dec 11, 2006 14:23:36
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

This bill tightens Texas automobile emissions standards to the level
required in California and 10 other states. This would apply
to model year 2009 automobiles, and would be the first automobile emissions standards in Texas to address carbon dioxide.

Background

A similar bill did not pass the legislature in the 1991 session. Today,
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
Beaumont–Port Arthur are all "non-attainment areas" under the national
ambient air quality standards.

Poltical Commentary

Groups Endorsing SB 124:
Environment Texas, Environmental Defense, Public Citizen, Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club, Texas Impact, Austin Physicians for Social Responsibility, Texas Campaign for the Environment, Texas League of Conservation Voters, Galveston Houston Association for Smog Prevention (GHASP), Texas Center for Policy Studies, American Lung Association of the Central States, Mayor Bill White of Houston, Mayor Mike Moncrief of Ft. Worth, Mayor Laura Miller of Dallas and Mayor Will Wynn of Austin.
/1/

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers "does not strongly support the Clean Cars Program" /2/

References and News Links

/1/ Environment Texas Press Release on bill filing.
/2/ Mottola, Daniel "California Tailpipe Rules Could Cruise Into Texas" Austin Chronicle 12/8/06

Moritz, John "Bill calls for lower emissions" Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/01/06
Sen. Ellis Press Release on SB 124

Blog Links

Sci Guy on carbon dioxide coverage in SB 124.
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Updated by jeweke on Dec 11, 2006 14:19:38
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

This bill tightens Texas automobile emissions standards to the level
required in California and 10 other states. This would apply
to model year 2009 automobiles, and would be the first automobile emissions standards in Texas to address carbon dioxide.

Background

A similar bill did not pass the legislature in the 1991 session. Today,
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
Beaumont–Port Arthur are all "non-attainment areas" under the national
ambient air quality standards.

Poltical Commentary

Groups Endorsing SB 124:
Environment Texas, Environmental Defense, Public Citizen, Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club, Texas Impact, Austin Physicians for Social Responsibility, Texas Campaign for the Environment, Texas League of Conservation Voters, Galveston Houston Association for Smog Prevention (GHASP), Texas Center for Policy Studies, American Lung Association of the Central States, Mayor Bill White of Houston, Mayor Mike Moncrief of Ft. Worth, and Mayor Laura Miller of Dallas.
/1/

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers "does not strongly support the Clean Cars Program" /2/

References and News Links

/1/ Environment Texas Press Release on bill filing.
/2/ Mottola, Daniel "California Tailpipe Rules Could Cruise Into Texas" Austin Chronicle 12/8/06

Moritz, John "Bill calls for lower emissions" Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/01/06
Sen. Ellis Press Release on SB 124

Blog Links

Sci Guy on carbon dioxide coverage in SB 124.
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Updated by jeweke on Dec 11, 2006 14:09:24
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

This bill tightens Texas automobile emissions standards to the level
required in California and 10 other states. This would apply
to model year 2009 automobiles, and would be the first automobile emissions standards in Texas to address carbon dioxide.

Background

A similar bill did not pass the legislature in the 1991 session. Today,
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
Beaumont–Port Arthur are all "non-attainment areas" under the national
ambient air quality standards.

Poltical Commentary

Groups Endorsing SB 124:
Environment Texas, Environmental Defense, Public Citizen, Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club, Texas Impact, Austin Physicians for Social Responsibility, Texas Campaign for the Environment, Texas League of Conservation Voters, Galveston Houston Association for Smog Prevention (GHASP), Texas Center for Policy Studies, American Lung Association of the Central States, Mayor Bill White of Houston, Mayor Mike Moncrief of Ft. Worth, and Mayor Laura Miller of Dallas.
/1/

References and News Links

/1/ Environment Texas Press Release on bill filing.
Moritz, John "Bill calls for lower emissions" Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/01/06
Sen. Ellis Press Release on SB 124

Blog Links

Sci Guy on carbon dioxide coverage in SB 124.
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Updated by jeweke on Dec 6, 2006 7:56:44
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

This bill tightens Texas automobile emissions standards to the level
required in California and 10 other states. This would apply
to model year 2009 automobiles, and would be the first automobile emissions standards in Texas to address carbon dioxide.

Background

A similar bill did not pass the legislature in the 1991 session. Today,
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
Beaumont–Port Arthur are all "non-attainment areas" under the national
ambient air quality standards. This legislation is supported by the
mayors of the largest Texas cities.

News Links

Moritz, John "Bill calls for lower emissions" Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/01/06
Sen. Ellis Press Release on SB 124

Blog Links

Sci Guy on carbon dioxide coverage in SB 124.
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Updated by jeweke on Dec 6, 2006 7:53:49
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

This bill tightens Texas automobile emissions standards to the level
currently required in California and 10 other states. This would apply
to model year 2009 automobiles.

Background

A similar bill did not pass the legislature in the 1991 session. Today,
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
Beaumont–Port Arthur are all "non-attainment areas" under the national
ambient air quality standards. This legislation is supported by the
mayors of the largest Texas cities.

News Links

Moritz, John "Bill calls for lower emissions" Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/01/06
Sen. Ellis Press Release on SB 124
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Updated by jeweke on Dec 6, 2006 6:53:51
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

This bill tightens Texas automobile emissions standards to the level
currently required in California and 10 other states. This would apply
to model year 2009 automobiles.

Background

A similar bill did not pass the legislature in the 1991 session. Today,
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
Beaumont–Port Arthur are all "non-attainment areas" under the national
ambient air quality standards. This legislation is supported by the
mayors of the largest Texas cities.

News Links

Moritz, John "Bill calls for lower emissions" Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/01/06
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Updated by jeweke on Dec 6, 2006 6:52:24
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

This bill tightens Texas automobile emissions standards to the level
currently required in California and 10 other states. This would apply
to new cars sold after 2009.

Background

A similar bill did not pass the legislature in the 1991 session. Today,
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
Beaumont–Port Arthur are all "non-attainment areas" under the national
ambient air quality standards. This legislation is supported by the
mayors of the largest Texas cities.

News Links

Moritz, John "Bill calls for lower emissions" Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/01/06
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Updated by jeweke on Dec 31, 1969 16:00:00
This is an older version of this article.

Summary

This bill tightens Texas automobile emissions standards to the level
currently required in California and 10 other states. This would apply
to new cars sold after 2009.

Background

A similar bill did not pass the legislature in the 1991 session. Today,
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and
Beaumont–Port Arthur are all "non-attainment areas" under the national
ambient air quality standards. This legislation is supported by the
mayors of the largest Texas cities.

News Links

Moritz, John "Bill calls for lower emissions" Fort Worth Star Telegram, 12/01/06
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Updated by jeweke on Dec 11, 2006 14:37:02
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Arguments for SB 124

The cost of the program to consumers ($300-1,000 by ED's calculations) would pay itself off in two years at current gas prices. - Environmental Defense

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Arguments against SB 124

"There are no benefits above and beyond the federal program, and [Clean Cars] would impose a huge bureaucracy on taxpayers." - The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers

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No way!
by MEGABITE on Jan 23, 2007 7:09:52
We already have to get emissions tests to get our inspection sticker, that's good enough. This isn't Kalifornia. They'd have us all riding bicycles if you let them.

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