Relating to the authority of the Lower Colorado River Authority to issue permits for certain quarries and mines.

HB 3482 requires the Lower Colorado River Authority to conduct environmental studies before issuing permits for new quarries or mines located within specific zones: four miles of Authority-owned lakes, four miles of state park entrances, or two miles of state-licensed youth camps. This bill directly affects quarry and mine operators seeking permits in those designated areas, mandating confirmation that operations won’t harm protected resources. The law applies only to permit applications filed on or after September 1, 2025, with pre-existing applications governed by prior law. It creates a new procedural requirement for environmental review, not a broad policy change.