House Bill No. 1341 aims to enhance public health protections by establishing maximum allowable ground level concentrations of hydrogen sulfide through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The bill introduces a new section, 382.0217, to the Health and Safety Code, which mandates the TCEQ to create rules that set these maximum concentrations. The commission is required to review the latest health studies on hydrogen sulfide emissions and reevaluate the established concentrations at least once every five years. The bill allows for different concentration limits based on land use, such as residential, recreational, or commercial purposes, and specifies that emissions must not exceed 0.04 parts per million for areas affecting residential or similar properties, and 0.06 parts per million for other types of properties.

Additionally, the bill classifies violations of these established concentrations as having major significance under the Water Code. The TCEQ is tasked with adopting the necessary rules by September 1, 2026, and the act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislative measure reflects a proactive approach to managing environmental health risks associated with hydrogen sulfide emissions.

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