Texas SB2240 mandates public meetings for composting facility authorization requests in the relevant county.

Texas SB2240 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a public meeting in the county where a composting facility is located or proposed. This meeting is necessary if a permit, registration, or notification is required by commission rule. The meeting must be held at the request of a state legislator representing the area. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB2240 mandates public meetings for composting facility authorization requests in the relevant county.

Texas SB2240 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to hold a public meeting in the county where a composting facility is located or proposed. This meeting is necessary if a permit, registration, or notification is required by commission rule. The meeting must be held at the request of a state legislator representing the area. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.