Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.
Section 361.0151 - Recycling(a) The commission shall establish and administer a waste minimization and recycling office within the commission that provides technical assistance to local governments concerning waste minimization and recycling.(b) The commission shall work in conjunction with the Texas Department of Commerce to pursue the development of markets for recycled materials, including composting products.(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the commission or a political subdivision of this state that establishes goals or requirements for recycling or the use of recycled material must base those goals or requirements on the definitions and principles established by Subchapter N. This subsection does not apply to a program described by Subchapter Y or Z. Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.0151
Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 237,Sec. 2, eff. 5/27/2023.Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.22, eff. 9/1/1995.Added by Acts 1990, 71st Leg., 6th C.S., ch. 10, art. 2, Sec. 4, eff. 9/6/1990.