The bill, S.B. No. 277, introduces a new section, 382.051955, to the Health and Safety Code, which mandates that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) consider local government actions when renewing air permits for certain concrete plants. Specifically, this section applies to the renewal of standard permits for permanent concrete plants that engage in wet batching, dry batching, or central mixing. The TCEQ is required to evaluate the applicant's compliance history and take into account any civil suits or enforcement actions initiated by local governments against the applicant under Chapter 7 of the Water Code.

This new provision aims to enhance oversight and accountability for concrete plants by ensuring that local government enforcement actions are factored into the permit renewal process. The bill stipulates that the new requirements will apply only to applications submitted on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

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