Bill > HB1513

This bill modifies regulations for concrete batch plants in Texas by requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to establish new rules prohibiting the operation of concrete batch plants under standard permits within 550 feet of other specific industrial facilities, such as concrete crushing facilities, hot mix asphalt plants, or additional concrete batch plants. The bill defines a concrete batch plant as a facility that performs wet batching, dry batching, or central mixing. For concrete batch plants already authorized and operating before September 1, 2025, the new restrictions will apply upon renewal of their standard permit. The distance measurement will be calculated from the nearest points between the concrete batch plant and the other adjacent facilities. The bill is designed to create more structured spacing requirements for these industrial facilities, potentially addressing concerns about concentrated industrial activity in close proximity. The new regulations will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving affected facilities time to prepare for the new requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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