Monitoring the SessionHB 862
Died in committee
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of products as "zero emissions."
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Gases released making it, or making the electricity that charges it, count.
The bill bars any product sold in Texas from using the phrase "zero emissions" or similar wording if the product gives off greenhouse gases when used, if greenhouse gases were released making it, or if greenhouse gases are released making the electricity that charges its battery. It touches makers and sellers of products marketed as zero emissions, such as battery-powered goods. A violation counts as a deceptive trade practice, so it can be pursued under the state's existing consumer-protection law starting September 1, 2025.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 4677 (Died in committee) and this bill (Died in committee). Checked against 88R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 4677 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.NEVER GOT A HEARING. Filed Nov 12, 2024 and referred to the House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development committee. No public hearing. The bill died.
89R-HB862 · 2024-11-12
relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of products as "zero emissions."
Gases released making it, or making the electricity that charges it, count.
The bill bars any product sold in Texas from using the phrase "zero emissions" or similar wording if the product gives off greenhouse gases when used, if greenhouse gases were released making it, or if greenhouse gases are released making the electricity that charges its battery. It touches makers and sellers of products marketed as zero emissions, such as battery-powered goods. A violation counts as a deceptive trade practice, so it can be pursued under the state's existing consumer-protection law starting September 1, 2025.
[ ] NONE FOUND
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
THE TEXT
…“Section 17.71 is a deceptive trade practice under Subchapter E and”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill restricts what sellers may say on product labels and ads, and makes breaking that rule actionable under the state's deceptive trade practices law.
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The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 24, 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.
$37,500.00
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.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 22, 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.
Report IDs: 101013450, 101032507, 101072627.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$37,500.00
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.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 22, 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.
Report IDs: 101013450, 101032507, 101072627.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 88R and 89R. Checked against 88R only.
by Rep. Harrison, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 22, 2023: Referred to Business & Industry
Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of products as "zero emissions".
Caption, 88R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 12, 2024
03/05/2025 H Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development: Mar 5 2025 11:46AM
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 · Trade, Workforce & Economic Development · Final status: Died in committee
Business & Commerce--General
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices
Environment--Air
PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
The text as introduced · 177 words
89R1268 SRA-D By: Harrison H.B. No. 862 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of products as "zero emissions." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code, is amended by adding Subchapter E-1 to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER E-1. LABELING, ADVERTISING, AND SALE OF "ZERO EMISSIONS" PRODUCTS Sec. 17.71. "ZERO EMISSIONS" LABELING STANDARD. (a) In this section, "greenhouse gas emissions" has the meaning assigned by Section 382.05102, Health and Safety Code. (b) A product that is sold in this state may not use "zero emissions" or equivalent phrasing if: (1) the product produces greenhouse gas emissions when used; (2) greenhouse gas emissions were produced in the manufacturing of the product; or (3) greenhouse gas emissions are produced to provide electricity to charge the product's rechargeable battery. Sec. 17.72. DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE. A violation of Section 17.71 is a deceptive trade practice under Subchapter E and is actionable under that subchapter. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.