The bill, S.B. No. 885, amends Section 382.058(c) of the Health and Safety Code to specify who may request a public hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the construction of a concrete plant. The amendment allows only representatives from specific entities, including schools, places of worship, licensed day-care centers, hospitals, nursing facilities, or medical facilities, as well as individuals residing within 880 yards of the proposed plant, to request such a hearing. The bill also mandates that the commission adopt rules to define who qualifies as a representative of these entities.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the changes will apply only to permit applications submitted after the effective date of the new rules. Applications submitted before this date will be governed by the previous law, which remains in effect for those cases. The bill 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 382.058 (Health and Safety Code 382)