The bill, S.B. No. 373, 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. Specifically, it allows both the municipality or county where the proposed plant will be located and individuals residing within 440 yards of the site to request a hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This change replaces the previous provision that limited the request for a hearing to only those individuals living within the specified distance.

The bill stipulates that the new provisions will apply only to applications for permits submitted to the TCEQ on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025. Applications submitted before this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. This ensures that the changes do not retroactively affect pending applications, maintaining legal consistency for those cases.

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