Texas Senate Passes Version Of Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid Disclosure Bill
NEWS RELEASE
Contact:
Matt Smelser, msmelser@edf.org, (202) 572-3272
(Austin, Texas – May 26, 2011) Last night the Texas Senate passed its version of House Bill 3328, a bill that will require the mandatory disclosure of all chemicals used in the process of hydraulic fracturing. Because of changes to the bill, it will likely require a conference committee to reconcile the differences.
Statement from Scott Anderson, Senior Policy Adviser at Environmental Defense Fund:
“This bill represents a positive step. Industry needs to reassure the public regarding its actions and this will help. While it isn’t the model we had hoped for, it will help move disclosure efforts forward across the country and globe; and will hopefully put the industry closer to full, mandatory disclosure.”
With more than 3 million members, Environmental Defense Fund creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. To do so, EDF links science, economics, law, and innovative private-sector partnerships to turn solutions into action. edf.org
Latest press releases
-
New Analysis Finds Indigenous Lands and Protected Areas Are Key in Slowing Deforestation; Without them Brazilian Amazon Forest Loss Would be 35% and Carbon Emissions 45% Higher
October 28, 2025 -
New Poll: Republicans, Democrats and Independents Strongly Oppose Weakening Chemical Safety Law
October 27, 2025 -
Court Rules New York Must Implement State Climate Law and Deliver Swift Action
October 24, 2025 -
EDF Goes to Court to Help Defend California Climate Risk Reporting Laws That Protect People from Financial Damage
October 24, 2025 -
Oregon Water Partnership Applauds Gov. Kotek’s Executive Order to Promote Resilience of Communities and Natural Working Lands and Waters
October 23, 2025 -
Community, Health and Environmental Groups Sue to Stop President Trump’s Unlawful Toxic Air Pollution Exemptions
October 22, 2025