88R7502 ANG-D
 
  By: Talarico H.J.R. No. 142
 
 
 
A JOINT RESOLUTION
  proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a
  clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
         BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Article I, Texas Constitution, is amended by
  adding Section 36 to read as follows:
         Sec. 36.  CLEAN, HEALTHY, AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT.  (a)  
  The public, individually and collectively, has the right to a
  clean, healthy, and sustainable environment, including access to
  clean air, clean water, and an environment generally favorable to
  each person's well-being.
         (b)  The legislature shall enact laws to combat climate
  change and improve this state's resilience to climate change by
  systematically reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
         SECTION 2.  This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
  submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 2023.
  The ballot shall be printed to provide for voting for or against the
  proposition: "The constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right
  to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment."