Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2824

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that store and distribute benzene or another volatile organic compound; creating a criminal offense.

Impact

The bill introduces significant changes to the existing statutes under the Health and Safety Code. Notably, it requires chemical distribution facilities to conduct regular emissions inspections, undergo quarterly compliance audits, and rectify any identified issues promptly. These provisions are designed to minimize environmental impact and safeguard public health, particularly in communities situated close to these operational sites. Furthermore, any violations of the new regulations will incur penalties to be allocated to the newly established community environmental remediation fund, aimed at supporting affected communities.

Summary

House Bill 2824 focuses on the regulation of chemical distribution facilities that store and distribute benzene and other volatile organic compounds. The bill aims to enhance air quality monitoring and create new compliance requirements for such facilities. It mandates the installation of modern emission control devices and continuous ambient air quality monitors in communities near these facilities. This approach intends to improve transparency and accountability, ensuring that real-time emission data is publicly accessible via the commission's website.

Contention

While the intention behind HB 2824 is to enhance environmental protection, there are concerns regarding how these regulations might affect the operational flexibility of chemical distribution facilities. Proponents argue that stricter regulations are necessary to prevent harmful emissions and protect residents' health. However, opponents may raise concerns about the potential for increased operational costs and job impacts in the chemical distribution sector. The balance between environmental safeguarding and economic viability will likely be a central point of discussion as the bill progresses through the legislative process.

Companion Bills

TX SB1179

Identical Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that store and distribute benzene or another volatile organic compound; creating a criminal offense.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1179

Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that store and distribute benzene or another volatile organic compound; creating a criminal offense.

TX S2275

Bans carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, flame resistant chemicals, and volatile organic compounds from certain hair products.

TX A2244

Bans carcinogens, reproductive toxicants, flame resistant chemicals, and volatile organic compounds from certain hair products.

TX HB4242

Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of hemp; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB5643

Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of hemp; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.

TX SB066

Regulation of Compounded Weight-Loss Medication

TX HB2795

Relating to criminal offenses for creating and distributing certain misleading images and videos; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB3310

Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt noise regulations; creating a criminal offense; authorizing fees.

TX HB2300

Relating to the distribution of hookahs; creating a criminal offense.

TX HB238

Relating to the distribution of hookahs; creating a criminal offense.

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