Environmental
The Texas Clean Air Act (administered by TCEQ) affects real estate development by:
ARequiring air quality permits for all new residential construction
BRequiring air quality permits for certain industrial and commercial facilities that emit regulated pollutants✓ Correct
CSetting indoor air quality standards for residential properties
DProhibiting development within 1 mile of major highways
Explanation
TCEQ administers the Texas Clean Air Act, which requires air quality permits (New Source Review) for industrial and commercial facilities that emit significant amounts of regulated air pollutants. Development near such facilities may have air quality implications.
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