Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Commission Powers and Duties
Section 363.022. Commission Powers and Duties

Sec. 363.022. COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES. (a) The commission shall implement and enforce this chapter.
(b) The commission shall:
(1) provide technical assistance to public agencies and planning regions and cooperate with federal agencies and private organizations in carrying out this chapter;
(2) promote planning for and implementation of the recovery of materials and energy from solid waste;
(3) establish guidelines for regional and local municipal solid waste management plans;
(4) review and approve or disapprove regional and local municipal solid waste management plans;
(5) assist the advisory council in its duties;
(6) provide educational and informational programs to promote effective municipal solid waste management practices and to encourage resource recovery;
(7) provide procedures under which public agencies and planning regions may apply for financial assistance grants;
(8) evaluate applications and award financial assistance grants in accordance with commission rules; and
(9) coordinate programs under this chapter with other state agencies, including the Railroad Commission of Texas and any other state or federal agency having an interest in a program or project.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 11.94, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

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