Bill
HB 2726
86(R) - 2019
House Environmental Regulation
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
House Environmental Regulation
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
Environment
Vote Recommendation
Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
Author(s)
John Kuempel
Sponsor(s)
Brandon Creighton
Bill Caption
Relating to the commencement of construction of a project following the issuance of a draft permit for a permit amendment to an air quality permit.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 2726 would amend the Health and Safety Code to allow a person who submits an application for a permit amendment under the Texas Clean Air Act to begin work related to the permit after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued a draft permit including the amendment. Construction would be allowed at the individual’s own risk. A person may not begin under a draft permit if the project is a concrete batch plant located within 880 yards of a residential property.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Texas Action remains neutral on HB 2726 as it does not affect our liberty principles.
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