Section 363.022 - Commission Powers and Duties(a) The commission shall implement and enforce this chapter.(b) The commission shall: (1) provide technical assistance to public agencies and planning regions and cooperate with federal agencies and private organizations in carrying out this chapter;(2) promote planning for and implementation of the recovery of materials and energy from solid waste;(3) establish guidelines for regional and local municipal solid waste management plans;(4) review and approve or disapprove regional and local municipal solid waste management plans;(5) assist the advisory council in its duties;(6) provide educational and informational programs to promote effective municipal solid waste management practices and to encourage resource recovery;(7) provide procedures under which public agencies and planning regions may apply for financial assistance grants;(8) evaluate applications and award financial assistance grants in accordance with commission rules; and(9) coordinate programs under this chapter with other state agencies, including the Railroad Commission of Texas and any other state or federal agency having an interest in a program or project.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 363.022
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.94, eff. 9/1/1995. Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.