Texas Has Allowed $100 Permits to Modify Weather Since 1967
Texas Has Allowed $100 Permits to Modify Weather Since 1967
Weather modification has been regulated in Texas since the 1960s, but critics argue the practice lacks transparency and sufficient oversight.
The proposed legislation defines weather modification as the use of chemicals or apparatuses to alter temperature, weather patterns, or sunlight. Violating the proposed law would constitute a Class A misdemeanor. Current regulations require a permit, which costs $100, through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The agency oversees cloud seeding and other activities designed to influence rainfall or suppress hail.
The bill has sparked polarized responses. Some Republican legislators argue that weather modification raises environmental and ethical concerns. However, opponents, including some Democrats, dismiss the bill as an overreaction to conspiracy theories, pointing to the long-standing scientific basis for cloud seeding.
The debate comes as a recent NBC News report highlighted concerns about chemicals in drinking water. Researchers identified a byproduct of chloramine, used in water treatment, which may pose health risks. This discovery has added to public scrutiny of chemical interventions in natural systems.
TX SB1154
Relating to a prohibition on weather and climate modification activities by a governmental entity.
2 December 2024 | ZeroGeoengineering.com | Relating to a prohibition on weather modification and control; creating a criminal offense.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene introduces bill to prohibit weather modification after deadly TX flooding
US Representative Marjorie Taylor-Greene announced that she is introducing a new bill that would prohibit weather modification.
I am introducing a bill that prohibits the injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere for the express purpose of altering weather, temperature, climate, or sunlight intensity. It will be a felony offense.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) July 5, 2025
I have been researching weather…
Greene posted about the bill on X saying, “Introducing a bill that prohibits the injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere for the express purpose of altering weather, temperature, climate, or sunlight intensity. It will be a felony offense.”
So what is “weather modification”?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says it is, “any activity performed with the intention of producing artificial changes in the composition, behavior, or dynamics of the atmosphere.”
While weather modification is a real activity, the internet has led to the formation of a conspiracy theory that the origin of the deadly flooding in Texas was the result of chemicals being released into the air.
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What the hell is wrong with Senator Ted Cruz?
Senator Ted Cruz has strongly debunked any conspiracy theories about the origin of the storm.
“There is zero evidence of anything related to anything like weather modification and look the internet can be a strange place. People can come up with all sorts of crazy theories. What I know is a reality is that a whole lot of Texans are grieving right now,” said Senator Cruz.
Cruz also warned against partisan finger pointing and attacks.
He instead asked for help as Texas works to recover.
This is the guy the White House calls for information....
Texas House Bill 1382 (TX HB1382), which proposes prohibiting weather modification and control by creating a criminal offense, has not passed and remains pending in committee as of mid-2025.
Bill Summary and Purpose
TX HB1382 seeks to prohibit the injection, release, or dispersion of substances or devices intended to affect weather conditions such as temperature or sunlight intensity. It would create a criminal offense for engaging in such weather modification activities and effectively repeals prior weather modification laws in Texas. The bill aims to enforce a comprehensive prohibition to prevent weather control within the state.
Legislative Actions and Current Status
- The bill was introduced and filed in the Texas House in November 2024.
- Through early 2025, it was referred to the Licensing & Administrative Procedures committee.
- As of April 22, 2025, the bill was left pending in committee after public hearings and testimony; it has not been voted on or passed by the House or the Senate.
- No further progress or passage has been reported yet for the 2025-2026 legislative session.
- If passed, the bill would take effect September 1, 2025, governing offenses committed after that date
