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TX SB2214
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Requires TCEQ to deny (mandatory, not discretionary) original or renewal solid waste facility permits if an applicant knowingly made a materially false or misleading statement in the application or related documents
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Authorizes administrative or civil penalties under Water Code Chapter 7 against persons who knowingly make materially false or misleading statements in permit applications
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Requires TCEQ to annually adjust solid waste facility permit application fees for inflation using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), with adjustments taking effect September 1 each year
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Removes the previous discretionary standard for permit denial based on false statements, replacing it with a mandatory denial requirement that adds a higher "knowing" and "material" standard
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Applies only to permit applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the permitting by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of solid waste facilities; authorizing the imposition of civil and administrative penalties.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities
Last Action
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
3/25/2025