Texas HB3997 establishes expedited review procedures for environmental permits related to liquefied natural gas export terminals.

Texas HB3997 amends the Water Code to introduce expedited procedures for permit applications related to projects constructing or modifying liquefied natural gas export terminals. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must establish an expedited review process, which requires applicants to pay an additional fee. The bill also mandates that contested case hearings be delegated to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The provisions of Chapter 2001, Government Code, and Section 2003.047 of that code apply to these hearings. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3997 establishes expedited review procedures for environmental permits related to liquefied natural gas export terminals.

Texas HB3997 amends the Water Code to introduce expedited procedures for permit applications related to projects constructing or modifying liquefied natural gas export terminals. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must establish an expedited review process, which requires applicants to pay an additional fee. The bill also mandates that contested case hearings be delegated to the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The provisions of Chapter 2001, Government Code, and Section 2003.047 of that code apply to these hearings. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.