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TX SB1302
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lois Kolkhorst
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AI Summary
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Dischargers whose authority to discharge under a general permit has been denied or suspended by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality may not resume discharging until the executive director actively authorizes them to use the general permit again
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Prohibits the executive director from using an automatic process to reauthorize general permit use for dischargers who previously had their authority denied or suspended
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Applies only to denials or suspensions ordered on or after the effective date of the act
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Passed the Senate 30-0 on April 10, 2025, and passed the House 135-4 on May 28, 2025
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to eligibility to use a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.
PERMITS
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025