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Digest
HB 1163 imposes new planning and financial responsibility requirements for aggregate production operations near the San Jacinto River or its tributaries. It requires operators to develop and certify restoration and reclamation plans, establish financial assurance for potential environmental restoration, and face penalties for non-compliance. The bill also creates a fund for reclamation and restoration activities supported by enforcement actions and public contributions.
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