Bill

HB 1435

86(R) - 2019
House Environmental Regulation
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development
House Environmental Regulation
Senate Natural Resources & Economic Development

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Ed Thompson

Sponsor(s)

Brian Birdwell

Co-Sponsor(s)

Borris Miles
Judith Zaffirini

Bill Caption

Relating to the inspection of a municipal solid waste management facility or site by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality before a permit application is issued, amended, extended, or renewed.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1435 would require that before a permit for a proposed municipal solid waste management facility is issued, amended, extended, or renewed, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) shall inspect the facility or site used or proposed to be used to store, process, or dispose of municipal solid waste to confirm information included in the permit application.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on HB 1435 as it does not affect our liberty principles.