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 with specific elements such as a distance scale, north arrow, property lines, emission points, and benchmark locations. Additionally, it requires applicants to demonstrate compliance with any distance, setback, or buffer requirements as part of the permit conditions.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that mandate the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to establish reasonable requirements for the regular monitoring of air contaminant emissions from concrete plants that operate at or near the maximum hourly production rates specified in their permits. This aims to ensure better oversight and management of emissions from these facilities, contributing to improved air quality standards. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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