Texas HB464 establishes a grant program to support the elimination of illegally disposed of scrap tires.

HB464 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish a scrap tire remediation grant program. The program will award grants from a dedicated account to counties for reducing the number of scrap tires illegally disposed of in water and on public land. Grants can be used for identifying and prosecuting violators, providing public information to discourage illegal disposal, and removing and properly disposing of illegally dumped tires. The account consists of legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, and interest earned on investments. The program takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB464 establishes a grant program to support the elimination of illegally disposed of scrap tires.

HB464 amends the Health and Safety Code to establish a scrap tire remediation grant program. The program will award grants from a dedicated account to counties for reducing the number of scrap tires illegally disposed of in water and on public land. Grants can be used for identifying and prosecuting violators, providing public information to discourage illegal disposal, and removing and properly disposing of illegally dumped tires. The account consists of legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, and interest earned on investments. The program takes effect September 1, 2025.