Relating to the release of a balloon and associated littering; creating a criminal offense.
Bill overview
Relating to the release of a balloon and associated littering; creating a criminal offense.
Reference notes
HB 1904 sources, status methodology and verification
Sources
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Methodology
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Last verified
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 1904 was a House-passed environmental proposal creating a criminal offense for intentional outdoor releases of lighter-than-air balloons, with exceptions for certain scientific and hot-air-balloon activity. It did not become law.
What would change
The proposal would have classified balloons as litter and created graduated penalties based on the weight or volume released and whether the release was commercial, ranging from a Class C misdemeanor up to a state jail felony for the largest covered releases. Convicted offenders also would have performed litter-related community service.
Who may be affected
People and businesses organizing balloon releases, event planners, wildlife and ranching interests, environmental groups, prosecutors and local law enforcement.
When it would take effect
HB 1904 did not take effect. It passed the House, was referred to Senate Criminal Justice and later rereferred to Senate State Affairs on May 23, 2025, but did not receive final Senate passage.
Limits and uncertainty
No new Texas balloon-release offense was enacted through HB 1904. Existing litter and environmental statutes remain controlling.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House text, committee analysis and legislative stages reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
Passed
Referred to State Affairs
Latest official action
Referred to State Affairs
May 23, 2025 · house
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Committee history
- Environmental Regulation
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- State Affairs
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Legislative timeline
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