HB 3079
Lozano Bill Lets Agency Favor Pilot Boats, If It Wants
Died in committee
Verdict: Smells
Both charges, and why
List of feelings
THE TEXT
“Under this subsection, the commission may place a priority on”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The only new language is one more goal on a list the agency may prioritize. The bill creates no duty, deadline, or money, even though the caption speaks of a program.
List of feelingsInitial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to a program under the Texas emissions reduction plan to reduce emissions from certain marine vessels.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
One more goal on a list. No duty, no deadline, no money.
The bill adds pilot boats to the list of goals the state environmental agency may prioritize when it runs extra grant programs under the Texas emissions reduction plan. It touches marine pilots, meaning the people who guide ships into port, and the agency that hands out emissions grants. On the ground, nothing has to change, because the agency may favor pilot-boat emission projects but is not required to create or fund anything.
Labels
Labels: NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Feb 20, 2025 and referred to the House Environmental Regulation committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB3079 · 2025-02-20
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ITEM
relating to a program under the Texas emissions reduction plan to reduce emissions from certain marine vessels.
WHAT IT DOES
One more goal on a list. No duty, no deadline, no money.
The bill adds pilot boats to the list of goals the state environmental agency may prioritize when it runs extra grant programs under the Texas emissions reduction plan. It touches marine pilots, meaning the people who guide ships into port, and the agency that hands out emissions grants. On the ground, nothing has to change, because the agency may favor pilot-boat emission projects but is not required to create or fund anything.
CHARGES
[x] LIST OF FEELINGSanalysis confidence 60%
THE TEXT
“Under this subsection, the commission may place a priority on”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The only new language is one more goal on a list the agency may prioritize. The bill creates no duty, deadline, or money, even though the caption speaks of a program.
TOTAL
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Environmental Regulation
FILED UNDER
THE TEXT
…“operated by pilots engaged in pilot services, as those terms are”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill steers possible state emissions grant priority toward vessels run by one industry, marine pilot services.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Nov 11, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$20,000.00
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$20,000.00
- Cash
- $20,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $20,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jul 21, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101033942, 101072986.
Texas Sands PAC$4,000.00
Texas Sands PAC
$4,000.00
- Cash
- $4,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $4,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · on Jun 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101064628.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC
$20,000.00
- Cash
- $20,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $20,000.00
Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · Jul 21, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101033942, 101072986.
Texas Sands PAC
$4,000.00
- Cash
- $4,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $4,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamSources
Derived itemized flow · on Jun 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101064628.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Feb 20, 2025
03/20/2025 H Referred to Environmental Regulation: Mar 20 2025 11:50AM
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Environmental Regulation · Final status: Died in committee
Subjects
Environment--Air
Water--Navigation & Ports
BOATS & BOATING
Text
The text as introduced · 314 words
89R10647 JRR-D By: Lozano H.B. No. 3079 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 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.