Texas HB3926 amends the emissions permitting process to include consideration of cumulative air contaminant effects.

Texas HB3926 modifies the Texas Health and Safety Code to require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to consider cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions when issuing or renewing permits. Specifically, the commission must evaluate the facility's performance, existing emission control equipment, and the combined impact on public health and property from the facility and other nearby facilities. These changes apply to permit applications filed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3926 amends the emissions permitting process to include consideration of cumulative air contaminant effects.

Texas HB3926 modifies the Texas Health and Safety Code to require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to consider cumulative effects of air contaminant emissions when issuing or renewing permits. Specifically, the commission must evaluate the facility's performance, existing emission control equipment, and the combined impact on public health and property from the facility and other nearby facilities. These changes apply to permit applications filed after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.