Bill > HB1499

This bill creates a grant program administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to help small ready-mixed concrete manufacturers access environmental product declaration (EPD) databases or software. An environmental product declaration is an independently verified label that shows the environmental impact of a manufactured product over its entire life cycle. The grant program is specifically designed for independently owned concrete manufacturers with fewer than 100 employees or less than $6 million in annual gross receipts. To receive a grant, manufacturers must agree to use EPDs for their concrete products. The commission will develop rules for the program, including establishing eligibility criteria, application procedures, guidelines for grant amounts, and methods to monitor grant usage and ensure compliance. The bill sets the program's effective date as September 1, 2025, and requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to develop implementation rules as soon as possible after that date. By supporting small manufacturers in obtaining EPDs, the bill aims to promote transparency about the environmental impact of concrete production and potentially encourage more sustainable manufacturing practices.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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