Relating to certain public meetings and public hearings concerning permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

SB 212 requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to hold public meetings or hearings about environmental permits in person at locations within one mile of the facility (or up to five miles if needed). The bill mandates that permit applicants, not the TCEQ, pay for these meetings. This applies only to new permit applications submitted on or after September 1, 2025, affecting TCEQ operations, applicants seeking permits, and communities near proposed facilities. It changes how public input is conducted for environmental permits but does not alter environmental standards.