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TX HB1341

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ron Reynolds

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to establish by rule maximum allowable ground level concentrations of hydrogen sulfide to protect public health

  • Sets a maximum net ground level concentration of 0.04 parts per million (averaged over any 30-minute period) for hydrogen sulfide emissions affecting residential, recreational, business, or commercial properties

  • Allows a higher limit of 0.06 parts per million (averaged over any 30-minute period) for emissions affecting only agricultural or other non-residential/commercial properties

  • Mandates TCEQ review the latest health studies on hydrogen sulfide emissions and reevaluate the maximum allowable concentrations at least once every five years

  • Classifies violations of these hydrogen sulfide concentration limits as having "major significance" under enforcement provisions, with TCEQ required to adopt implementing rules by September 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to establishment of maximum allowable ground level concentrations of hydrogen sulfide by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Environment

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Regulation3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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