The bill, S.B. No. 1178, amends the Health and Safety Code to establish new requirements for standard permits for concrete plants. It modifies Section 382.05195 by adding specific application requirements for concrete plants, including a statement of proposed daily hours of operation for both the facility and associated vehicles, as well as a detailed plot plan. The new language also stipulates that standard permits must require facilities to operate only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with restrictions on vehicle operations from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Additionally, the bill allows for alternative operating hours under certain conditions, such as during emergencies or special circumstances, and mandates that records of these hours be maintained on-site.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new subsection to Section 382.051985, clarifying that the operating hour restrictions outlined in Section 382.05195(l) do not apply to plants permitted under this section. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 382.05195, Health and Safety Code 382.051985 (Health and Safety Code 382)