Texas HB853 amends air quality permit issuance for facilities in nonattainment areas.

Texas HB853 amends the Health and Safety Code to change how air quality permits are issued for certain facilities in nonattainment areas under the federal Clean Air Act. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must analyze alternative locations, sizes, production processes, and environmental control techniques for the facility. The analysis must demonstrate that the benefits of the facility significantly outweigh the environmental and social costs imposed as a result of the facility's location, construction, or modification.

Texas HB853 amends air quality permit issuance for facilities in nonattainment areas.

Texas HB853 amends the Health and Safety Code to change how air quality permits are issued for certain facilities in nonattainment areas under the federal Clean Air Act. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality must analyze alternative locations, sizes, production processes, and environmental control techniques for the facility. The analysis must demonstrate that the benefits of the facility significantly outweigh the environmental and social costs imposed as a result of the facility's location, construction, or modification.