Bill > HB3043

This bill modifies the Texas Health and Safety Code to expand who can request a public hearing with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding the construction of a concrete plant. Currently, only individuals residing within 440 yards of the proposed plant could request a hearing. The bill now allows representatives of schools, places of worship, licensed day-care centers, hospitals, and medical facilities within that 440-yard radius to also request a hearing, in addition to residents. The TCEQ will be required to establish rules defining who qualifies as a representative of these institutions. The changes will only apply to permit applications submitted to the TCEQ on or after the effective date of the new rules. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, or otherwise will take effect on September 1, 2025. This modification aims to provide more opportunities for community stakeholders to participate in the environmental review process for concrete plant construction.

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