Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB4113

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to waste recycling plans of entities that receive money from this state.

Impact

The implementation of HB 4113 could significantly enhance Texas's waste management practices by ensuring that public funds are only allocated to entities that actively participate in recycling initiatives. This change is expected to encourage more sustainable waste practices within state and local governments, thereby reducing overall waste production and improving environmental conservation efforts.

Summary

House Bill 4113 mandates that entities receiving state funds develop waste recycling plans. Specifically, it requires state agencies, political subdivisions, as well as vendors and contractors of state agencies, to create and submit recycling policies to the comptroller as a condition for funding. This bill aims to create a more systematic approach to managing solid waste and promoting recycling efforts across government-related entities in Texas.

Contention

Points of contention around HB 4113 may arise regarding the specifics of the recycling standards and goals established by the comptroller. There may be concerns over the feasibility and financial implications for smaller municipalities and contractors to comply with these requirements. Additionally, discussions could focus on whether the bill appropriately balances environmental goals with the practical capabilities of various entities.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB3060

Relating to the regulation of recycling and recycled products.

TX SB2419

Relating to an incentive program to promote beverage container recycling; imposing a fee.

TX SB2044

Relating to the regulation of recycling and recycled products.

TX SB1246

Relating to authorized investments of public money by certain governmental entities and the confidentiality of certain information related to those investments.

TX HB3998

Relating to the use of certain revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to provide grants to incentivize the recycling of certain electronics.

TX HB2817

Relating to establishing a program allowing certain students who are educationally disadvantaged, have a disability, or failed certain assessment instruments to use state money or money the state receives for the purpose from gifts and non-federal grants to pursue certain educational alternatives to public schools.

TX SB1058

Relating to the university research fund and eligibility to receive money from the national research university fund.

TX SB1762

Relating to a priority system for consideration by state governmental entities of oral or written public comments received from certain persons.

TX HB2068

Relating to the fiduciary responsibility of governmental entities and the investment agents, plan administrators, or qualified vendors acting on behalf of those entities.

TX SB2369

Relating to the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.