Relating to the consideration of certain local government actions before the renewal of air permits for certain concrete plants.

SB 277 requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to consider local government lawsuits or enforcement actions under the Water Code when renewing air permits for specific concrete plants. It applies only to permanent concrete plants performing wet batching, dry batching, or central mixing operations. The bill mandates that the Commission evaluate a plant’s compliance history with local water enforcement actions as part of its permit renewal decision. This rule takes effect September 1, 2025, for permit renewal applications submitted on or after that date.