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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

House Bill 281

House Author:  Simmons et al.

Effective:  6-18-15

Senate Sponsor:  Nelson


            House Bill 281 amends the Health and Safety Code to prohibit the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from approving an application for the issuance, amendment, or renewal of a permit under the Solid Waste Disposal Act that seeks to expand the area or capacity of certain municipally owned Type I municipal solid waste landfills unless the governing body of the municipality in which the landfill is located first approves by resolution or order the issuance, amendment, or renewal of the permit.