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TX HB1227
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gary Gates
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AI Summary
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Caps municipal franchise fees for solid waste management service providers at 2% of the franchisee's gross receipts from sales within the municipality
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Prohibits municipalities from restricting commercial, industrial, or multifamily residential entities from contracting with solid waste management providers other than the municipality or its exclusive franchisee
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Maintains existing prohibition on political subdivisions restricting contracts with licensed waste haulers for domestic septage, grease trap waste, grit trap waste, lint trap waste, or sand trap waste
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Franchise fee cap applies only to solid waste management service contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to municipal solid waste management services contracts; limiting the amount of a fee.
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar
5/15/2025