Texas SB1773 increases penalties for illegal dumping and modifies jurisdiction for municipal court cases.

Texas SB1773 amends the Local Government Code to increase the maximum fine for illegal dumping from $500 to $10,000 for cases involving municipal ordinances that prohibit such dumping. The bill also modifies the jurisdiction of municipal courts to handle criminal cases arising from municipal ordinances, including those related to fire safety, zoning, and public health and sanitation. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1773 increases penalties for illegal dumping and modifies jurisdiction for municipal court cases.

Texas SB1773 amends the Local Government Code to increase the maximum fine for illegal dumping from $500 to $10,000 for cases involving municipal ordinances that prohibit such dumping. The bill also modifies the jurisdiction of municipal courts to handle criminal cases arising from municipal ordinances, including those related to fire safety, zoning, and public health and sanitation. The changes apply only to offenses committed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.