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TX SB1264
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Alvarado
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AI Summary
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Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to notify local air pollution control programs when excessive emissions events occur within their jurisdiction, at the same time the commission notifies the responsible facility
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Mandates that local air pollution control programs receive at least 30 days to provide comments on corrective action plans submitted by facilities for excessive emissions events
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Prohibits TCEQ from approving a corrective action plan before the 30-day local comment period expires, though the commission may disapprove a plan before that deadline
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Requires TCEQ to provide approved corrective action plans to the relevant local air pollution control programs
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Exempts comments submitted by local air pollution control programs from public disclosure requirements under the Texas Public Information Act
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Applies only to excessive emissions events occurring on or after the effective date; takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to corrective action plans for certain emissions events.
Environment
Last Action
Referred to Natural Resources
2/28/2025