Rep. Zwiener Pre-Files 9 Bills Including Pipeline Routing, Sexual Harassment And More

Austin, TX — State Representative Erin Zwiener (D-Driftwood) pre-filed nine pieces of legislation on Monday, November 9th as filing opened for the upcoming 87th Legislative Session.

“Election season is over, and I am eager to get to work,” said Rep. Zwiener. “This legislation–from providing a fair process for the routing of large pipelines to allowing university students to vote with their student IDs to expanding workplace sexual harassment protections–addresses the needs of the people and communities of House District 45.”

Rep. Zwiener filed the following legislation Monday:

House Bill 37?: Would establish a public routing process for large oil and natural gas pipelines. A 42-inch natural gas pipeline is being built across House District 45 and through the heart of the Hill Country.

House Bill 48?: Would provide sexual harassment protections at workplaces with fewer than 15 employees. A partnership with Senator Zaffirini that narrowly missed becoming law last session.

House Bill 160?: Would allow university students to use their student IDs from a Texas institution to vote.

House Bill 176?: Would allow local municipalities to enact ordinances around disposable containers such as plastic bags and beverage cans.

House Bill 186/House Joint Resolution 17?: Would create an ad valorem tax exemptions for rainwater harvesting and graywater systems.

House Bill 242?: Would require oil and gas projects in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone to submit Water Pollution Abatement Plans, which are already required for other construction.

House Bill 298?: Would allow municipalities who are applying for or have received a dark sky designation to establish ordinances regarding lighting in their extraterritorial jurisdiction.

HB 348?: Would require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to publish permit applications online.