The bill amends the Health and Safety Code to establish new regulations for air quality permits concerning concrete plants and crushing facilities. It prohibits the construction of certain facilities, specifically concrete crushing facilities and concrete plants that perform wet batching, dry batching, or central mixing, within 880 yards of specified buildings or areas, including residences, schools, and places of worship. The bill also outlines a series of requirements for the operation of permanent concrete plants, such as maintaining production records, ensuring proper filtration systems, and implementing dust control measures. Notably, it removes previous distance requirements related to the central baghouse and introduces new stipulations regarding the location of stationary equipment and vehicles.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must prohibit the operation of concrete facilities within 440 yards of certain buildings or areas, with exceptions for facilities that were authorized before a specified date or meet certain criteria. It repeals a section of the code related to concrete crushing facilities and clarifies that the new regulations will apply only to permit applications filed after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 382.004, Health and Safety Code 382.05198, Health and Safety Code 382.065, Health and Safety Code 382.058 (Health and Safety Code 382)