The bill amends Section 382.056 of the Health and Safety Code to enhance public participation in the air permit process. It introduces new provisions that require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to seek public comment on certain air permit amendments, modifications, or renewals, specifically when a request for public comment is made by a member of the legislature representing the area where the facility is located. This is a significant change from the previous law, which restricted public comment on amendments that did not increase emissions or introduce new contaminants.

Additionally, the bill consolidates the notice of intent and the notice of preliminary decision into a single notice under certain conditions, streamlining the communication process regarding air permits. The new provisions will apply only to applications filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This ensures that the changes will not retroactively affect applications submitted before this date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 382.056 (Health and Safety Code 382)