Relating to the regulation of certain facilities that store and distribute benzene or another volatile organic compound; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2824 regulates facilities that store and distribute benzene or other volatile organic compounds (VOCs), directly affecting chemical distribution sites in Texas that require permits under environmental rules. The bill mandates these facilities to install advanced emission control systems (like thermal oxidizers), conduct quarterly visual inspections and annual emissions checks, and install continuous air quality monitors in nearby communities with real-time public data sharing. Violations are treated as criminal offenses under the Water Code, with penalties funding a community environmental remediation fund. This law aims to reduce VOC emissions through strict operational requirements and transparency.