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TX HB3249
Bill
Status
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Drew Darby
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to jointly adopt and publish rules for certifying issues back to TCEQ in contested cases
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Rules must specify which issues are appropriate for certification and establish procedures for the certification process
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Adds new requirement that any issue raised by a party regarding the scope of discovery must be promptly certified by the administrative law judge to TCEQ for resolution
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Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to rules providing for certification of issues to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in contested cases referred to the State Office of Administrative Hearings by the commission.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
4/28/2025