Bill > HB1412

This bill modifies the Texas Water Code to specify the location requirements for public meetings related to permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Currently, the executive director may hold public meetings in the county where a facility is located or proposed, and must do so upon request from a local legislator or if there is substantial public interest. The bill adds a new requirement that when a public meeting is requested by a legislator, it must be held specifically within the house district where the facility is located or proposed. This change aims to ensure that public meetings about environmental permits are more locally accessible and convenient for potentially affected community members. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will not apply to public meetings whose locations were already determined before the bill's effective date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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