Relating to air quality permits for certain concrete batch plants.

HB 3298 modifies air quality permit requirements for concrete batch plants in Texas. It requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to notify county judges and local municipal governing bodies when permit applications are submitted for these facilities. The bill also establishes specific emission control standards, mandating that plants use fabric or cartridge filters on storage silos and mixers, maintain them without leaks, and meet strict testing standards for visible emissions (no more than 30 seconds of visible smoke in a five-minute period). These requirements apply directly to permanent concrete batch plants performing wet or dry batching operations.