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TX SB2274

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Borris Miles

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to immediately investigate complaints about air pollution or water pollution from concrete plants (wet batching, dry batching, or central mixing) and concrete crushing facilities when the complaint is signed by at least 500 residents living within 1.5 miles of the facility

  • Mandates TCEQ to post investigation status updates on its website until final disposition and provide a public comment period with at least 30 days' notice before the comment period closes

  • Requires TCEQ to publish a written report on its website after investigation completion that includes investigation results and a summary of public comments

  • If TCEQ determines grounds may exist for revoking or suspending a facility's permit, the commission must hold a public hearing with at least 14 days' notice posted on its website

  • Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the response by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to certain complaints about certain concrete plants and crushing facilities.

PERMITS

Last Action

Referred to Natural Resources

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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