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TX HB5151
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terry Wilson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from issuing air quality permits, permit amendments, or standard permit authorizations for aggregate production or crushing facilities in specified protected areas
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Restricts new facilities within four miles of a lake owned by a river authority that supports a national fish hatchery
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Restricts new facilities within four miles of a state park entrance that contains a cavern designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1971
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Restricts new facilities within two miles of a youth camp founded in 1975 and licensed by the Department of State Health Services
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Exempts facilities already operating under permits issued or standard permit authorizations granted on or before January 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the issuance of or use of an air quality permit for a facility that produces or crushes aggregates.
PERMITS
Last Action
Returned to Calendars Committee
5/15/2025