Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.

Summary

The bill adds new timelines, an optional expedited review process and fee for LNG export terminal permits, and sets rules for contested‑case hearings. It applies to new or renewal applications filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality after September 1 2025, affecting developers, the commission and any parties claiming to be affected. The changes aim to speed permitting while preserving procedural rights.

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