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TX SB2276

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Borris Miles

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends existing notice and public hearing requirements for concrete batch plants to also cover concrete crushing facilities operating under standard permits or permits by rule

  • Requires residents living within 440 yards of a proposed concrete plant or crushing facility to be given the opportunity to request a hearing before construction begins

  • Exempts temporary facilities located in or near public works project rights-of-way, and certain concrete crushing facilities unless located in counties with populations of 3.3 million or more (or adjacent counties)

  • Prohibits the commission from denying hearing requests solely based on distance when the requestor alleges the proposed crushing facility would violate distance requirements under Section 382.065

  • Applies notice and hearing requirements to permit renewals, overriding the usual exemption that prohibits public comment on renewals that don't increase emissions; effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to notice of and opportunity for hearing on applications for authorization to use certain permits for concrete batch plants and concrete crushing facilities.

PERMITS

Last Action

Referred to Natural Resources

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/25/2025

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