Sec. 361.162. DESIGNATION OF AREAS SUITABLE FOR FACILITIES. (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.
Structure Texas Statutes
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
Section 361.151. Relationship of County Authority to State Authority
Section 361.152. Limitation on County Powers Concerning Industrial Solid Waste
Section 361.153. County Solid Waste Plans and Programs; Fees
Section 361.154. County Licensing Authority
Section 361.155. County Notification of License Application to Commission
Section 361.156. Separate License for Each Facility
Section 361.157. Contents of License
Section 361.159. License Issuance; Amendment, Extension, and Renewal
Section 361.160. License Amendment
Section 361.161. Permit From Commission Not Required
Section 361.162. Designation of Areas Suitable for Facilities
Section 361.163. Cooperative Agreements With Local Governments
Section 361.165. Political Subdivisions With Jurisdiction in Two or More Counties
Section 361.166. Municipal Restrictions
Section 361.167. Operation of Facility by Political Subdivision