89R1268 SRA-D     By: Harrison H.B. No. 862       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of products as   "zero emissions."          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code, is amended   by adding Subchapter E-1 to read as follows:   SUBCHAPTER E-1. LABELING, ADVERTISING, AND SALE OF "ZERO   EMISSIONS" PRODUCTS          Sec. 17.71.  "ZERO EMISSIONS" LABELING STANDARD. (a) In   this section, "greenhouse gas emissions" has the meaning assigned   by Section 382.05102, Health and Safety Code.          (b)  A product that is sold in this state may not use "zero   emissions" or equivalent phrasing if:                (1)  the product produces greenhouse gas emissions when   used;                (2)  greenhouse gas emissions were produced in the   manufacturing of the product; or                (3)  greenhouse gas emissions are produced to provide   electricity to charge the product's rechargeable battery.          Sec. 17.72.  DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE. A violation of   Section 17.71 is a deceptive trade practice under Subchapter E and   is actionable under that subchapter.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.