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TX HB3926
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ron Reynolds
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AI Summary
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Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to consider cumulative health and property effects of air contaminant emissions from a facility combined with emissions from other facilities located within three miles when issuing new air quality permits
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Adds the same cumulative emissions analysis requirement when TCEQ determines whether to renew preconstruction permits for existing facilities
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Existing permit renewal considerations continue to include operator performance history and the condition and effectiveness of emission control equipment
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Applies only to permit applications filed with TCEQ on or after the effective date; applications filed before that date remain subject to prior law
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions in the emissions permitting process.
PERMITS
Last Action
Referred to Environmental Regulation
3/27/2025