By: Guillen, Lambert (Senate Sponsor - Zaffirini) H.B. No. 4047          (In the Senate - Received from the House May 3, 2023;   May 5, 2023, read first time and referred to Committee on Natural   Resources & Economic Development; May 21, 2023, reported   adversely, with favorable Committee Substitute by the following   vote:  Yeas 8, Nays 0, one present not voting; May 21, 2023, sent to   printer.)Click here to see the committee vote     COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.B. No. 4047 By:  Zaffirini     A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT     relating to a study on the potential for utilization of the uranium   deposits in this state.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  DEFINITION.  In this Act, "commission" means the   Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.          SECTION 2.  STUDY ON POTENTIAL FOR UTILIZATION OF URANIUM   DEPOSITS IN THIS STATE.  The commission shall conduct a   comprehensive study on the uranium deposits in this state,   evaluating the economic benefits of utilizing those deposits to   lessen the United States' reliance on foreign sources of uranium   while prioritizing public health and safety.  The study must:                (1)  assess the potential for utilizing the state's   uranium deposits; and                (2)  provide recommendations for strategies,   legislative or regulatory changes, potential economic incentive   programs, and public health and safety best practices to support   the state's uranium mining industry.          SECTION 3.  REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2024, the   commission shall submit to the governor, lieutenant governor, and   speaker of the house of representatives a report that includes the   findings of the study and any recommendations regarding the matters   described by Section 2 of this Act.          SECTION 4.  EXPIRATION.  This Act expires January 1, 2025.          SECTION 5.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This Act takes effect   immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members   elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas   Constitution.  If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for   immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2023.     * * * * *