Texas · Through 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025

Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.162: DESIGNATION OF AREAS SUITABLE FOR FACILITIES.

Where this section sits in the code

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 5. SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
SUBTITLE B. SOLID WASTE, TOXIC CHEMICALS, SEWAGE, LITTER, AND WATER
CHAPTER 361. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ACT
SUBCHAPTER E. POWERS AND DUTIES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

(a) Subject to the limitation under Sections 361.151 and 361.152, a county may designate land areas not in the territorial limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality as suitable for use as solid waste facilities.

(b) The county shall base a designation on the principles of public health, safety, and welfare, including proper land use, compliance with state statutes, and other pertinent factors.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.

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