Bill > HB1018

This bill establishes a certification program for operators of aggregate production and concrete batch plant facilities that aims to promote best management practices for environmental and operational standards. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will create a certification process for operators of facilities that produce aggregates or operate concrete plants, which involves developing and enforcing best management practices for air quality monitoring, water use, and blasting. During facility inspections for permit applications or renewals, the TCEQ will evaluate whether operators are following these practices and can certify, deny certification, or later revoke certification based on compliance. Additionally, the bill requires that for public work contracts involving these types of facilities, bidders must include a statement confirming that any facility supplying goods or services holds the required certification. The certification requirement will apply to contracts first advertised or solicited on or after September 1, 2028, and the bill itself will take effect on September 1, 2025. Notably, the bill specifies that no penalties can be imposed for violations of the best management practices, focusing instead on a compliance and certification approach.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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