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TX HB4568
TX HB4568Relating to the consideration of floodplain maps in the permitting of certain solid waste facilities.
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Introduced
03/08/2019
03/08/2019
In Committee
05/14/2019
05/14/2019
Crossed Over
05/10/2019
05/10/2019
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 add a new subchapter on floodplain mapping. It allows local floodplain managers to create and submit local flood maps that contain more recent information than the national flood maps. The Texas Water Development Board must certify and publish these local flood maps on its website. The bill also requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to consider local flood maps when determining whether to issue permits for municipal solid waste landfills or transfer stations located in floodplains. The provisions of the bill apply to permit applications filed on or after September 1, 2019.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs (on 05/14/2019)
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