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TX HB2092

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Armando Martinez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to solid waste processing facilities that salvage, separate, dewater, reclaim, or process municipal sludge, sewage, septage, grease trap waste, or grit trap waste

  • Requires facility owners/operators to obtain consent and authorization from the owner/operator of any wastewater collection system receiving their treated wastewater

  • Requires facility owners/operators to also obtain consent and authorization from any wastewater treatment facility that will further treat the processed wastewater

  • Prohibits the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from issuing, amending, or renewing permits unless the facility demonstrates compliance with the consent requirements

  • Applies only to permit applications filed on or after the effective date; pending applications remain under prior law; takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote or September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of certain solid waste processing facilities.

City Government

Last Action

Referred to Environmental Regulation

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Regulation3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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