Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 573 — Relating to a request by a member of the legislature for an unannounced inspection of a permanent concrete batch plant by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Last action — Received from the House

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to a request by a member of the legislature for an unannounced inspection of a permanent concrete batch plant by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 382.070.

  • Section 382.070

    Sec. 382.070. LEGISLATOR REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF CERTAIN CONCRETE PLANTS. (a) This section applies only to a concrete plant that performs wet batching, dry batching, or central mixing operating under a permit issued under this chapter. (b) A member of the legislature may request that the commission conduct an unannounced inspection of a concrete plant on behalf of a person who: (1) permanently resides in the member's district; (2) qualifies as a person who may be affected under Section 382.058(c); and (3) submits a written complaint to the member. (c) The commission shall prioritize responding to a request filed by a member of the legislature under this section. (d) The commission shall maintain a file on the request in the manner provided by Section 5.176(a), Water Code. Section 5.176(c), Water Code, applies to a request filed under this section. (e) The commission shall provide to the member of the legislature and the person who submitted the complaint to the member: (1) the policies and procedures described by Section 5.177(a), Water Code; and (2) the notice described by Section 5.177(b), Water Code. (f) If the commission denies a request for an unannounced inspection, the commission shall provide an explanation of the reason the request was denied to the member of the legislature and the person who submitted the complaint not later than the 90th day after the request was filed.

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Action History

  1. Received from the House

  2. Reported engrossed

  3. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  4. Record vote

  5. Passed

  6. Read 3rd time

  7. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

  8. Record vote

  9. Passed to engrossment

  10. Read 2nd time

  11. Placed on General State Calendar

  12. Considered in Calendars

  13. Committee report sent to Calendars

  14. Committee report distributed

  15. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  16. Reported favorably as substituted

  17. Committee substitute considered in committee

  18. Considered in public hearing

  19. Left pending in committee

  20. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  21. Committee substitute considered in committee

  22. Considered in public hearing

  23. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  24. Referred to Environmental Regulation

  25. Read first time

  26. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 573 do?
Relating to a request by a member of the legislature for an unannounced inspection of a permanent concrete batch plant by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Who sponsors HB 573?
HB 573 is sponsored by Hernandez, Armando Walle, Charlie Geren, Nicole Collier, and Lauren A. Simmons.
What is the current status of HB 573?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 573?
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