Texas HB2452 amends solid waste disposal service provisions and establishes a criminal offense for outdoor burning of household refuse.

Texas HB2452 modifies the Health and Safety Code to allow commissioners courts to contract for solid waste services in specific areas through competitive bidding. It also amends the Government Code and Local Government Code to limit their application to certain counties. The bill creates a criminal offense for intentionally or knowingly burning household refuse outdoors in designated areas. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date, which is September 1, 2025, unless the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses for immediate effect.

Texas HB2452 amends solid waste disposal service provisions and establishes a criminal offense for outdoor burning of household refuse.

Texas HB2452 modifies the Health and Safety Code to allow commissioners courts to contract for solid waste services in specific areas through competitive bidding. It also amends the Government Code and Local Government Code to limit their application to certain counties. The bill creates a criminal offense for intentionally or knowingly burning household refuse outdoors in designated areas. The changes apply to offenses committed after the bill's effective date, which is September 1, 2025, unless the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses for immediate effect.