Relating to the location of certain public meetings for certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

HB 1412 modifies where the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) must hold public meetings for certain environmental permits. It requires TCEQ to hold meetings in the county where a facility is located or proposed, unless a legislator representing that area requests a meeting in their specific house district, or if the TCEQ determines there is substantial public interest. This change applies only to permits for which meeting locations are determined after the bill’s effective date (September 1, 2025). The bill does not alter environmental standards or permit requirements, only the location of public engagement opportunities. It directly affects TCEQ permit processes and communities near proposed facilities.