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TX SB990
TX SB990Relating to the consideration of floodplain maps in the permitting of certain solid waste facilities.
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Introduced
02/22/2019
02/22/2019
In Committee
03/01/2019
03/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the consideration of floodplain maps in the permitting of certain solid waste facilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Water Code to create a new subchapter on floodplain mapping. It allows local floodplain managers to provide the Texas Water Development Board with more recent local flood maps, which the Board must then certify and publish on its website. The bill also requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to consider these local flood maps when issuing permits for municipal solid waste landfills and transfer stations located in floodplains. The bill applies only to permit applications filed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs (on 03/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=SB990 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/SB00990I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/SB00990I.pdf |
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