Monitoring the Session

HB 3482

Troxclair Quarry Bill Applies Only Where Three Distance Tests Overlap

Died in committee

Verdict: Smells

SmellsNeeds review
Rep. Ellen TroxclairRHouse 19
Why it's charged
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THE TEXT

“(2) four miles of the entrances to two or more state”…

Bill text, introduced version (I)

The bill stacks three distance tests joined by 'and': near an authority lake, near two or more state park or cavern entrances, and near a licensed youth camp. That combination likely fits only a handful of sites, and possibly one. The caption does flag 'certain' quarries, so the narrowness is partly disclosed.

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Needs review · Nov 1, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade

Caption

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

Caption from analyzed text · version I.

Summary

Near a lake, two park or cavern entrances and a youth camp. Possibly one site fits!

The bill bars the Lower Colorado River Authority from issuing a permit for a quarry or mine at certain sites unless the authority or the commission has first studied it and confirmed it will not harm any lake or state park. It covers only sites that are within four miles of an authority lake, and within four miles of the entrances to two or more state parks or caverns, and within two miles of a licensed youth camp. Quarry and mine applicants at a site meeting all three conditions must clear a no-harm study before getting a permit, starting with applications filed on or after September 1, 2025.

Labels

Labels: ACROSS THE AISLE. Joint authors: 4 Republicans, 1 Democrat. Party as the Legislative Reference Library lists it for the 89th Legislature.PENDING FOREVER. Heard by the House Natural Resources committee on Apr 9, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.

Receipt

The receipt

89R-HB3482 · 2025-02-27

SOLD BY

Rep. Ellen TroxclairRHouse 19 Rep. Stan GerdesRHouse 17 Rep. Terry M. WilsonRHouse 20

+ 2 more authors

ITEM

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

WHAT IT DOES

Near a lake, two park or cavern entrances and a youth camp. Possibly one site fits!

The bill bars the Lower Colorado River Authority from issuing a permit for a quarry or mine at certain sites unless the authority or the commission has first studied it and confirmed it will not harm any lake or state park. It covers only sites that are within four miles of an authority lake, and within four miles of the entrances to two or more state parks or caverns, and within two miles of a licensed youth camp. Quarry and mine applicants at a site meeting all three conditions must clear a no-harm study before getting a permit, starting with applications filed on or after September 1, 2025.

CHARGES

[x] BRACKET BILLanalysis confidence 50%

THE TEXT

“(2) four miles of the entrances to two or more state”…

Bill text, introduced version (I)

The bill stacks three distance tests joined by 'and': near an authority lake, near two or more state park or cavern entrances, and near a licensed youth camp. That combination likely fits only a handful of sites, and possibly one. The caption does flag 'certain' quarries, so the narrowness is partly disclosed.

TOTAL

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

LBB estimate · fiscal note version I · source

Sources

Fiscal note · version I · April 7, 2025

No first-year general revenue figure available here.

LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.

Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

HISTORY

  1. Filed
  2. Read first time
  3. Referred to Natural Resources
  4. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
  5. Considered in public hearing
  6. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
  7. Left pending in committee
FILED UNDER

No verified beat found.

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CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY

CAMPAIGN PAID FOR BY

Ellen Troxclair

Donors

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$100KTexans for Lawsuit Reform PC$10KTexas REALTORS Political Action Committee$5K

Not tied to this bill.

Sources

The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.

Derived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC$100,000.00

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$100,000.00

Cash
$100,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$100,000.00

Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Jul 14, 2025 to Feb 3, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101031227, 101040659.

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PC$10,000.00

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PC

$10,000.00

Cash
$10,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$10,000.00

Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · on Oct 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Oct 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101072162.

Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee$5,083.34

Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee

$5,083.34

Cash
$5,000.00
Paid by others
$83.34
Total
$5,083.34
advertising $83.34

Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Dec 12, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 100982032, 101031227, 101072162.

Money

Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.

×

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC

$100,000.00

Cash
$100,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$100,000.00

Also funds 124 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Jul 14, 2025 to Feb 3, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101031227, 101040659.

×

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PC

$10,000.00

Cash
$10,000.00
Paid by others
$0.00
Total
$10,000.00

Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · on Oct 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.

Sources

Derived itemized flow · on Oct 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 101072162.

×

Texas REALTORS Political Action Committee

$5,083.34

Cash
$5,000.00
Paid by others
$83.34
Total
$5,083.34
advertising $83.34

Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.

Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

TEC account match.

Team
Sources

Derived itemized flow · Dec 12, 2024 to Sep 25, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.

Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.

Report IDs: 100982032, 101031227, 101072162.

Votes

No floor vote loaded for this bill.

Fiscal

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

LBB estimate · fiscal note version I · source

Sources

Fiscal note · version I · April 7, 2025

No first-year general revenue figure available here.

LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.

Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.

How this was graded

Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.

Sources

Texas House · Filed Feb 27, 2025

04/09/2025 H Left pending in committee

Texas Legislature Online · Introduced

Data snapshot Nov 1, 2026 at 1:49 PM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.

House committee · Natural Resources · Final status: Died in committee

Subjects

LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY

Mines & Mineral Resources

Public Lands, Buildings & Resources

Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities

ROCK QUARRIES & PITS

Text

The text as introduced · 273 words

89R15336 MP-F

By: Troxclair
H.B. No. 3482

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT

relating to the authority of the Lower Colorado River Authority to

issue permits for certain quarries and mines.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 8503, Special District Local Laws Code,

is amended by adding Section 8503.033 to read as follows:

Sec. 8503.033. PERMITS FOR CERTAIN QUARRIES AND MINES. (a)

This section applies only to a quarry or mine that is proposed to be

located within:

(1) four miles of a lake owned or operated by the

authority;

(2) four miles of the entrances to two or more state

parks or caverns operated by the Parks and Wildlife Department; and

(3) two miles of a youth camp licensed by the

Department of State Health Services.

(b) The authority may not issue a permit for a quarry or mine

at a site to which this section applies unless the authority or the

commission has performed a study and confirmed that the proposed

quarry or mining operation will not harm any lake or state park.

SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only

to a permit the application for which is filed with the Lower

Colorado River Authority on or after the effective date of this Act.

A permit the application for which is filed with the authority

before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law as it

existed immediately before the effective date of this Act, and that

law is continued in effect for that purpose.

SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.