The bill, S.B. No. 277, amends the Health and Safety Code by adding Section 382.051955, which establishes new requirements for the renewal of air permits for certain concrete plants. Specifically, it mandates that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) must consider any civil suits and enforcement actions taken by local governments against the applicant when determining the conditions for renewing a standard permit for permanent concrete plants that engage in wet batching, dry batching, or central mixing. This provision aims to ensure that local government actions are taken into account during the permit renewal process.

The new section applies exclusively to applications for permit renewals submitted to the TCEQ on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislative change emphasizes the importance of local government oversight in environmental compliance and aims to enhance accountability for concrete plants operating under standard permits.

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