The bill, H.B. No. 1498, amends Section 382.05195 of the Health and Safety Code to enhance the regulatory framework for concrete plants in Texas. It specifies that applications for standard permits for concrete plants, which include various batching methods, must now include a detailed plot plan. This plan must show essential features such as property lines, emission points, and benchmark locations, as well as confirm compliance with any required distances or setbacks from other properties or structures.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to establish reasonable monitoring requirements for emissions of air contaminants from these concrete facilities. This monitoring is particularly focused on plants that operate at or near the maximum production rates set by their permits. The provisions of this act will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 382.05195 (Health and Safety Code 382)