H.B. No. 4426 amends the Natural Resources Code by adding Section 91.118, which establishes new regulations for permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas for commercial surface disposal facilities. The bill specifies that a permit for such facilities is valid for a term of no more than 10 years and allows for successive renewals upon expiration, provided the application is submitted at least 120 days before the existing permit expires. The commission is also granted the authority to consider the applicant's compliance history with existing rules and permits when determining the term of new or renewed permits.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the changes will only apply to permits issued, amended, or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Permits issued before this date will continue to be governed by the existing laws in effect at that time. This legislation aims to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding commercial surface disposal facilities, ensuring that compliance history is taken into account during the permitting process.

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