The digital content on TLO has been updated to align with the accessibility standards required by WCAG 2.1.

Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 39

House Author:  Eissler

Effective:  9-1-05

Senate Sponsor:  Staples


            House Bill 39 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish that it is a Class C misdemeanor, in certain unincorporated areas of a county that is adjacent to a county with a population of 3.3 million or more, to burn household refuse on a lot that is in a neighborhood or that is smaller than five acres. The bill specifies penalties for the offense.