House Bill No. 844 amends Section 382.058(c) of the Health and Safety Code to expand the authority of municipalities and counties regarding the construction of concrete plants. The bill specifies that both the municipality or county in which the proposed plant will be located and individuals residing within 440 yards of the proposed site are eligible to request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. This change replaces the previous language that limited the request for a hearing to only those individuals actually residing within the specified distance.

The bill stipulates that the new provisions will apply only to applications for permits submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Applications submitted prior to this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. This legislative change aims to enhance local input and oversight in the permitting process for concrete plants, reflecting community concerns about environmental impacts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 382.058 (Health and Safety Code 382)