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TX HB4271

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stan Gerdes

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) executive director to hold a public meeting in the county where a proposed composting facility would be located

  • Public meeting requirement applies to composting facilities that need a permit, registration, or notification under commission rules

  • Meeting must be held when requested by a state legislator whose district includes the proposed facility site

  • Amends Section 361.428 of the Health and Safety Code by adding a new Subsection (f)

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to public meetings held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on requests for authorization to operate a composting facility.

Open Meetings

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/16/2025
Environmental Regulation4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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