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TX SB1783
Bill
Status
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Borris Miles
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AI Summary
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Prohibits concrete crushing facilities from crushing concrete that has been exposed to chemical contaminants identified by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
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Requires TCEQ to establish a list of chemicals that may contaminate concrete in ways likely to cause adverse human health effects when the concrete is crushed
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Mandates TCEQ consider the degree of risk of contamination and potential adverse health effects before adding any chemical to the prohibited list
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Requires TCEQ to adopt implementing rules by March 1, 2026, including amendments to applicable standard permits
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Applies retroactively to concrete crushing facilities already operating under existing permits, requiring compliance with new rules regardless of when the permit was issued
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to a prohibition on the crushing of contaminated concrete by certain concrete crushing facilities.
Environment
Last Action
Referred to Natural Resources
3/13/2025