Relating to public meetings held by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on requests for authorization to operate a composting facility.

HB 4271 requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to hold a public meeting in the county where a composting facility is proposed or located, upon request by a local state legislator representing that area. This applies to facilities needing a TCEQ permit, registration, or notification. The bill adds this procedural requirement to the Health and Safety Code, ensuring community input is formally included in the authorization process. It directly affects TCEQ staff, local legislators, and residents in counties with proposed composting projects. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.