Sec. 364.0345. PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO USE REQUIRED SERVICE IN CERTAIN AREAS. The commissioners court of a county described by Section 364.011(a-2)(2) that requires the use of a county solid waste disposal service under Section 364.034 in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality may adopt orders to enforce the requirement, including an order establishing a civil or administrative penalty in an amount reasonable and necessary to ensure compliance with the requirement.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 70 (S.B. 1229), Sec. 3, eff. May 22, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 467 (H.B. 4170), Sec. 21.002(12), eff. September 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Sanitation and Environmental Quality
Subtitle B - Solid Waste, Toxic Chemicals, Sewage, Litter, and Water
Chapter 364 - County Solid Waste
Subchapter C. Solid Waste Management Systems and Services Contracts
Section 364.031. Public Agency Contracts
Section 364.032. Public Agency Payments
Section 364.033. Alternative Payment Procedure Using Tax Funds
Section 364.034. Solid Waste Disposal Service; Fees
Section 364.0345. Penalties for Failure to Use Required Service in Certain Areas
Section 364.035. Public Agency Duty to Adjust Rates Charged
Section 364.036. Authority to Provide Disposal Services to More Than One Person