Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

House Bill 239

House Author:  Springer et al.

Effective:  6-10-15

Senate Sponsor:  Perry


            House Bill 239 amends the Health and Safety Code to remove the restriction on tank size from the authorization to store gasoline, diesel fuel, or kerosene in an aboveground storage tank at a retail service station located in an unincorporated area or in certain small municipalities. The bill authorizes the Harris County Commissioners Court by order to limit the maximum volume of an aboveground storage tank in an unincorporated area of the county in accordance with the county fire code.