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Digest
HB 3298 strengthens air quality regulations for concrete batch plants by requiring additional notice and compliance measures when applying for permits. It mandates that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality notify both county judges and municipal officials about pending applications. It also increases setback requirements for central baghouses, requiring them to be at least 880 yards from residences, schools, and places of worship. The bill applies only to permits filed on or after September 1, 2025.
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Contact the Author
Rep. Ron Reynolds
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0494
Capitol Office:
CAP 4N.7
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