HB 2231 modifies the permitting process for concrete batch plants under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). It requires the executive director of TCEQ to consider public comments, potential harm to local property values, and the plant’s proximity to homes, schools, places of worship, parks, and other community assets when determining whether to approve an application for a standard permit. If an application is denied, the executive director must specify reasons for denial and suggest modifications necessary for approval​.