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TX SB373
TX SB373Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.
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Introduced
11/15/2024
11/15/2024
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the authority of a municipality or county to request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Texas Health and Safety Code to expand who can request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding the construction of a concrete plant. Currently, only individuals living within 440 yards of a proposed plant could request a hearing. The bill now allows both the municipality or county where the proposed plant will be located and individuals living within 440 yards of the proposed plant to request a hearing. The changes will apply only to permit applications submitted to TCEQ on or after September 1, 2025. By broadening the scope of who can request a hearing, the bill gives local governments more input into potential environmental and community impacts of new concrete plants in their jurisdictions, while still maintaining the existing proximity-based rights for nearby residents.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Natural Resources (on 02/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB373 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00373I.htm |
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