Texas SB2917 amends littering penalties, increasing fines and introducing community service and cleanup reimbursement for repeat offenders.

Texas SB2917 modifies the penalties for littering offenses under the Health and Safety Code. It raises fines for repeat offenders and introduces additional penalties, including community service and reimbursement for cleanup costs. A first-time littering offense is a Class C misdemeanor with a fine up to $2,000. For repeat offenders, the fines increase to $5,000 for a second offense and $10,000 for a third or more offenses, with the litter or solid waste weighing five pounds or more or having a volume of five gallons or more.

Texas SB2917 amends littering penalties, increasing fines and introducing community service and cleanup reimbursement for repeat offenders.

Texas SB2917 modifies the penalties for littering offenses under the Health and Safety Code. It raises fines for repeat offenders and introduces additional penalties, including community service and reimbursement for cleanup costs. A first-time littering offense is a Class C misdemeanor with a fine up to $2,000. For repeat offenders, the fines increase to $5,000 for a second offense and $10,000 for a third or more offenses, with the litter or solid waste weighing five pounds or more or having a volume of five gallons or more.