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TX SB2240

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lois Kolkhorst

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) executive director to hold a public meeting in the county where a composting facility is located or proposed to be located

  • Public meetings apply to composting facilities that require a permit, registration, or notification under commission rules

  • Meetings must be held upon request by a member of the legislature who represents the general area where the facility is or would be located

  • Amends Section 361.428 of the Health and Safety Code by adding new Subsection (f)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to public meetings held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on requests for authorization to operate a composting facility.

Open Meetings

Last Action

Referred to Natural Resources

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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