H.B. No. 1768 amends the Health and Safety Code to introduce new provisions regarding the construction of permanent concrete plants under a standard permit. The bill adds Subsection (f-1) to Section 382.05195 and Subsection (d) to Section 382.05198, both of which stipulate that if the Texas Commission amends a standard permit, it may require facility operators who have not yet begun construction to update their plans in accordance with the amended permit. This requirement applies only if the operators have filed a request for an extension to begin construction and have not commenced construction prior to the adoption of the amended permit.

The bill aims to ensure that new constructions of concrete plants comply with the latest standards set by the commission, thereby promoting environmental safety and regulatory compliance. The provisions are designed to provide clarity and consistency in the permitting process for concrete plants, ensuring that operators are held accountable to updated regulations. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 382.05195, Health and Safety Code 382.05198 (Health and Safety Code 382)
House Committee Report: Health and Safety Code 382.05195, Health and Safety Code 382.05198 (Health and Safety Code 382)