Bill: HB 2497, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Environmental Regulation
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Harold Dutton Jr.
Bill Caption
Relating to the notice of intent to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, certain criteria must be met in order for an environmental permit application to be considered administratively complete. HB 2497 would require that, once an application qualifies as administratively complete, the applicant place a sign at the site of the facility providing notice that an application has been filed and contact information for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill adds new regulations to environmental permit applicants, increasing the scope of government regulation. We oppose HB 2497.
Organizations Supporting
Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club
Travis County Commissioners Court
Organizations Opposed
Texas Association of Business
