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TX HB2252

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vikki Goodwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to consider whether air quality permit requirements should apply only to facilities in particular geographic regions of the state

  • Requires TCEQ to modify rules under 30 T.A.C. Sections 106.352(a) through (k) to ensure they apply statewide rather than to specific regions, with a deadline of September 1, 2026

  • Maintains existing requirements that TCEQ must conduct regulatory analysis, evaluate credible air quality monitoring data, and base emissions limits on actual monitoring data rather than worst-case scenario modeling when adopting or amending permits for oil and gas facilities

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.

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Last Action

Referred to Environmental Regulation

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Environmental Regulation3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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