Texas SB1714 amends solid waste disposal service provisions for certain counties, authorizes a fee, and creates a criminal offense for burning.

Texas SB1714 modifies the conditions under which a commissioners court can contract for solid waste collection, handling, storage, and disposal services. It allows such contracts in specific unincorporated areas of counties adjacent to large counties or in areas where municipalities do not provide such services. The bill also creates a criminal offense for intentionally or knowingly burning household refuse outdoors in certain areas.

Texas SB1714 amends solid waste disposal service provisions for certain counties, authorizes a fee, and creates a criminal offense for burning.

Texas SB1714 modifies the conditions under which a commissioners court can contract for solid waste collection, handling, storage, and disposal services. It allows such contracts in specific unincorporated areas of counties adjacent to large counties or in areas where municipalities do not provide such services. The bill also creates a criminal offense for intentionally or knowingly burning household refuse outdoors in certain areas.