86R11642 MP-D

By: Zwiener H.B. No. 2939

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the operation of certain aggregate production operations.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

SECTION 1. The heading to Chapter 28A, Water Code, is amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 28A. REGULATION [REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION] OF CERTAIN

AGGREGATE PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

SECTION 2. The heading to Subchapter B, Chapter 28A, Water Code, is amended to read as follows:

SUBCHAPTER B. REGISTRATION, [AND] INSPECTION, AND OPERATION

SECTION 3. Subchapter B, Chapter 28A, Water Code, is amended by adding Section 28A.055 to read as follows:

Sec. 28A.055. HOURS OF OPERATION. An aggregate production operation located within one-half mile of a single-family residence or hospital may operate only between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

SECTION 4. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.