The bill amends Sections 382.065(a) and (b) of the Health and Safety Code to prohibit the operation of concrete crushing facilities within 440 yards of certain buildings, specifically including hospitals, in addition to existing restrictions near single or multifamily residences and schools. The new language clarifies that the distance measurement is taken from the nearest point of the concrete crushing facility to the nearest point of the residence, school, hospital, or place of worship. The bill also outlines exceptions to this prohibition, such as facilities that were authorized before September 1, 2001, or those that meet specific distance requirements at the time of application, regardless of subsequent construction of nearby buildings.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that the amended regulations will only apply to applications for permits or authorizations filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Applications submitted before this date will continue to be governed by the existing law. This legislative change aims to enhance public health and safety by regulating the proximity of concrete crushing operations to sensitive locations like hospitals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 382.065 (Health and Safety Code 382)