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TX SB2350
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Alvarado
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AI Summary
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Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to establish by rule maximum allowable ground level concentrations of hydrogen sulfide to protect public health
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Sets a maximum net ground level concentration of 0.04 parts per million averaged over any 30-minute period for emissions affecting residential, recreational, business, or commercial properties
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Sets a higher limit of 0.06 parts per million averaged over any 30-minute period for emissions affecting only agricultural or other non-residential/commercial properties
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Mandates TCEQ review the latest health studies on hydrogen sulfide emissions and reevaluate the maximum allowable concentrations at least once every five years
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Classifies violations of these concentration limits as having "major significance" under the Water Code, and requires TCEQ to adopt implementing rules by September 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating to establishment of maximum allowable ground level concentrations of hydrogen sulfide by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Environment
Last Action
Referred to Natural Resources
3/25/2025