CALL TO ACTION: PHCC-TX OPPOSES HB 2334

DECISIONS MADE AT THE CAPITOL CAN HAVE A
DRAMATIC IMPACT ON HOW WE DO BUSINESS. 

CALL TO ACTION:

CAN YOU SPARE a minute to send a message to your state senator?

The Senate Business and Commerce Committee has received HB 2334, the bad bill that would remove a requirement for licensed oversight in certain areas.

This legislation will allow unlicensed persons to work on service mains and service lines providing water and sewage service. Untrained hands performing plumbing work on this scale risks contaminating water supplies. This is not just a matter of licensing requirements but of public health.

The way this bill is written, anyone would be authorized to conduct this type of work, regardless of their background and training. Licensed plumbers are highly trained and qualified to ensure plumbing work is done safely and up to code. Without qualified oversight, untrained workers could create dangerous working conditions and use improper materials, which could increase the cost and time required to complete the project. 

WE HAVE A PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATION TO URGE OUR LEGISLATORS IN AUSTIN TO PUT AN IMMEDIATE STOP TO THIS BEFORE IT CAUSES REAL HARM TO REAL PEOPLE. IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE OF YOUR TIME.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Fill out your information in the contact fields in the "Take Action Now" box on your screen.

2. A pre-drafted letter has already been written for you on the next screen.

3. Send the letter. It will automatically be sent to your state senator based on your address.

4. Share the link with your fellow plumbers across Texas.

IF YOU CAN DO MORE, READ ON...

Our top priority is making contact with Senate Business & Commerce Committee Members. 

If you are able to make contact and discuss this, please send a quick overview of your discussion to [email protected]

PRIORITY CONTACTS FOR THIS BILL: 

PHCC Texas Members that live or work in the following counties should reach out to express opposition.

Angela Paxton, District 8
(512) 463-0108
Collin, Hunt, Rains

SENATE BUSINESS & COMMERCE MEMBERS:

Charles Schwertner, District 5
(512) 463-0105
Bryan/College Station, Bastrop, Brazos, Freestone, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, San Jacinto, Walker, Williamson

Phil King, District 10
(512) 463-0110
Palo Pinto, Parker, Shackelford, Stephens, Tarrant

Brian  Birdwell, District 22
(512) 463-0122
Bosque, Comanche, Falls, Hamilton, Hill, McLennan

Donna Campbell, District 25
(512) 463-0125
Bexar, Blanco, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Travis

Brandon Creighton, District 4
(512) 463-0104
Chambers, Harris. Galveston, Montgomery

Nathan Johnson, District 16
(512) 463-0116
Dallas

Lois Kolkhorst, District 18
(512) 463-0118
Aranas, Austin, Burleson, Calhoun, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Goliad, Gonzales, Grimes, Harris, Lavaca, Lee, Montgomery, Refugio, Victoria, Waller, Washington

José  Menéndez, District 26
(512) 463-0126 | Bexar

Mayes Middleton, District 11
(512) 463-0111
Brazoria, Galveston, Harris

Robert Nichols, District 3
(512) 463-0103
Anderson, Angelina, Cherokee, Hardin, Henderson, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler

Judith Zaffirini, District 21
(512) 463-0121
Bexar, Caldwell, Dimmit, Duvak, Guadalupe, Hays, Jim Hogg, Karnes, La Salle, Live Oak, Starr, Travis, Webb, Wilson, Zapata