HJR 138 – Ban on Carbon Tax

HJR 138 proposes a state constitutional amendment that would ban Texas from ever imposing a carbon tax. This includes any taxes on carbon content in fuel or emissions from energy use, manufacturing, or everyday consumption. It aims to protect Texas’s vital oil and gas sector from anti-industry climate policies seen in other countries. By enshrining this protection in the constitution, it provides long-term certainty for energy producers and consumers. It defends jobs, keeps energy costs down, and prevents future lawmakers from using carbon taxes to grow government revenues. Supporting this amendment ensures Texas stays economically competitive and safeguards taxpayers from burdensome environmental levies