H.B. No. 4413 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish definitions and regulations regarding renewable biomass and renewable chemicals. The bill introduces new definitions for "renewable biomass," which includes materials from National Forest System land and public lands, as well as organic matter from nonfederal land or land held in trust by the United States. It specifies the conditions under which these materials can be classified as renewable biomass, focusing on their use in preventing hazardous conditions and their compliance with applicable laws. Additionally, the bill defines "renewable chemical" as substances produced from renewable biomass feedstocks that are certified under a third-party certification system for mass balance attribution.

Furthermore, the bill updates Section 361.4215 to require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to identify third-party certification systems for mass balance attribution that can be utilized in conjunction with the newly defined terms. The changes aim to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding renewable biomass and chemicals, promoting sustainable practices in their production. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and mandates the commission to adopt necessary rules for implementation as soon as practicable after the effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 361.421, Health and Safety Code 361.4215 (Health and Safety Code 361)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 361.421, Health and Safety Code 361.4215 (Health and Safety Code 361)
Engrossed: Health and Safety Code 361.421, Health and Safety Code 361.4215 (Health and Safety Code 361)
Senate Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 361.421, Health and Safety Code 361.4215 (Health and Safety Code 361)
Enrolled: Health and Safety Code 361.421, Health and Safety Code 361.4215 (Health and Safety Code 361)