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TX HB373

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mary Gonzalez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes commissioners courts in qualifying counties to regulate recycling businesses operating in unincorporated areas through county orders

  • Applies only to counties that contain a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more AND are located on an international border (targeting El Paso County)

  • Prohibits county regulations from conflicting with existing state laws governing recycling businesses, including requirements under Chapter 396 of the Transportation Code

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate recycling businesses.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to s/c on County & Regional Government by Speaker

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

County & Regional Government Subcommittee2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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