Bill > HB4426

This bill establishes new regulations for commercial surface disposal facility permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). Specifically, the bill sets the maximum permit term at 10 years and allows permit holders the right to apply for successive renewals within their existing permit boundaries. When considering new, amended, or renewed permits, the RRC can evaluate the applicant's compliance history by examining previous inspections, quarterly reports, and other documented evidence related to waste management facilities. The bill requires permit renewal applications to be submitted at least 120 days before the current permit's expiration. These new rules will only apply to permits issued, amended, or renewed on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, meaning existing permits will continue under their current regulations. A "commercial surface disposal facility" refers to a specific type of waste management facility as defined elsewhere in the Texas Natural Resources Code, and this bill provides a standardized framework for how such facilities will be permitted and renewed going forward.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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