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SB 1757 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the operation of rock crushing facilities.

This bill establishes simplified permitting rules for small rock crushing facilities that process up to 1,500 tons of rock per hour and are registered under Texas Water Code. It creates a "de minimis" threshold for air emissions below which certain permits (like standard or federal operating permits) aren't required. Facilities covered must install monitoring equipment to track water quality in sedimentation ponds and seismic activity from blasting during their first 12 months of operation. The bill directly affects qualifying aggregate production operations by reducing regulatory burdens while maintaining environmental safeguards.
Issues: ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill exempts small rock facilities from standard air permits below de minimis emissions threshold, weakening regulatory oversight for pollution control.90% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action May 19, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 8 edits · May 1, 2025
MODERATE
This bill updates Texas rock crushing facility regulations by modifying permit requirements, monitoring standards, and public notice procedures. The changes streamline compliance for smaller operations while strengthening environmental protections and community notification processes.
Scope change
The bill modifies eligibility criteria for standard permits, adjusts monitoring record-keeping requirements from two years to one year, and adds new public notice and meeting requirements for permit applications.
REQUIREMENT

Changed monitoring data retention period from two years to one year after collection

Added requirement for public notice and meeting procedures before permit authorization

Modified water quality monitoring requirements to focus on sedimentation ponds rather than mining pits

Removed requirement for notice to school boards and property associations in emergency plans

Added bilingual publication requirements for public notices in areas with bilingual education programs

Added requirement for commission to respond to public comments in writing after permit decisions

ENFORCEMENT

Added requirement for commission to notify municipalities, transportation department, and elected officials about public meetings

TIMELINE

Established specific timelines for public notice publication and meeting scheduling

Floor votes · Senate May 1, 2025

How they voted

25–5
Passed
Total votes 30
May 1, 2025
D Democratic10
10 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican20
15 Yea 5 Nay
75% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
26
Key actions
7
Committee
8
May 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
No action taken in committee
lower
May 2, 2025
Committee
Referred to Environmental Regulation
lower
May 2, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
May 1, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
May 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Mar 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brian Birdwell
Brian Birdwell
RRepublican
TX
22
Co
Photo of Carol Alvarado
Carol Alvarado
DDemocratic
TX
6