1. (a) In this section, "commercial surface disposal facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 91.116.

2. (b) Unless otherwise provided by law, a permit for a commercial surface disposal facility:

   1. (1) is valid for a term of not more than 10 years; and
   2. (2) carries with it the right to apply for successive renewal on expiration for areas within the boundaries of the existing permit.
3. (c) In determining the proper term of a new permit for a commercial surface disposal facility, the commission may consider the applicant's history of compliance with commission rules and permits issued by the commission for similar waste management facilities based on previous inspections, quarterly reports, and other relevant evidence documented by the commission.
4. (d) In determining the proper term of an amended or renewal permit for a commercial surface disposal facility, the commission may consider the applicant's history of compliance with commission rules and permits issued by the commission for the subject facility or similar waste management facilities based on previous inspections, quarterly reports, and other relevant evidence documented by the commission.
5. (e) An application for renewal of a permit must be made not later than the 120th day before the date the existing permit expires.

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 457 (H.B. 4426), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.