Texas HB279 modifies procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.

Texas HB279 amends Section 27.0513(d) of the Water Code to change procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations. It specifies that an application for an authorization or an amendment to an authorization is an uncontested matter not subject to a contested case hearing if certain conditions are met. The bill repeals Sections 27.0513(f) and (g) of the Water Code and applies to applications submitted after the effective date of the Act. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB279 modifies procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.

Texas HB279 amends Section 27.0513(d) of the Water Code to change procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations. It specifies that an application for an authorization or an amendment to an authorization is an uncontested matter not subject to a contested case hearing if certain conditions are met. The bill repeals Sections 27.0513(f) and (g) of the Water Code and applies to applications submitted after the effective date of the Act. The changes take effect on September 1, 2025.