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TX HB1412

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Alma Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public meetings requested by a state legislator regarding Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) permits to be held in the specific house district where the facility is located or proposed to be located, rather than just the county

  • Maintains existing authority for the TCEQ executive director to hold public meetings during the comment period in the county where a facility is located or proposed

  • Preserves the requirement that the executive director must hold a public meeting when requested by a legislator representing the area or when substantial public interest exists

  • Applies only to meetings where the location was not determined before the effective date of September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the location of certain public meetings for certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

PERMITS

Last Action

Referred to Environmental Regulation

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Regulation3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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