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TX SB2636
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Johnson
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AI Summary
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Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to deny air quality permit applications subject to new source review if facility emissions would have a disproportionately adverse effect on the health, property, or environment of low-income populations compared to other populations in the area
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Mandates TCEQ to consider both the individual effects of a proposed facility and the cumulative effects when combined with other existing or proposed facilities in the area when evaluating impacts on low-income communities
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Applies only to permit applications filed with TCEQ on or after September 1, 2025; applications filed before that date remain subject to prior law
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Amends the Texas Clean Air Act (Chapter 382, Health and Safety Code) by adding new Section 382.0595
Legislative Description
Relating to the denial of certain applications for a permit or other authorization under the Texas Clean Air Act on the basis of certain adverse impacts.
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Last Action
Referred to Natural Resources
4/3/2025