Bill > HB2266

This bill amends the Texas Health and Safety Code to establish a priority processing system for standard permit applications for rock or concrete crushing facilities. Specifically, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) must give priority to permit applicants who have previously been authorized for such a facility and who, if they did not own the land where the previous facility was located, reclaimed the disturbed land either within 180 days after ceasing operations or in accordance with the terms of their lease agreement. The bill aims to incentivize responsible land use and timely reclamation by operators of rock and concrete crushing facilities, providing a preferential processing pathway for those who demonstrate good environmental stewardship. The provisions will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving operators and the commission time to prepare for the new permitting approach.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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