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TexasHB 386689th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to the installation and operation of intermediate bulk container recycling facilities; authorizing a fee.

Sponsored By: Brooks Landgraf, Kevin Sparks (Republican)

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Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear WasteEnvironment--RecyclingEnvironment--WaterSafetySTORAGE TANKSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Container recycling sites restricted near homes

Covered container recycling sites cannot be installed or operated within 2,000 feet of a private home. This applies only to sites that start receiving containers on or after September 1, 2025. Covered sites accept containers regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for reconditioning for reuse or disposal. These containers are rigid or flexible portable packaging designed for mechanical handling, holding at least 275 gallons, excluding cylinders and portable tanks. Sites that never stage, store, or process more than 50 containers at once are exempt. The law preserves local governments’ power to adopt the same 2,000-foot restriction.

Registration and fees for container recyclers

The law sets registration, inspection, and annual fee rules for covered container recycling sites starting operations on or after September 1, 2025. It covers sites accepting federally regulated intermediate bulk containers for reconditioning for reuse or disposal, with more than 50 containers on site at once. Owners generally must register with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at least 30 days before receiving containers. Sites starting before March 1, 2027, do not have to register before March 31, 2027. The agency must inspect registered sites on site at least once every three years to check compliance with its laws. Annual fees cover reasonable registration and inspection costs; the law sets no dollar amount. Fees go to the Water Resource Management Account in the general revenue fund and may fund only this program. Agency implementation depends on specific appropriations; without them, the agency may use other available funds but need not do so.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Brooks Landgraf

    House

  • Kevin Sparks

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 436 • No: 41

House vote • 5/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 126 • No: 10

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 28 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 28 • No: 3

House vote • 5/12/2025

Record vote

Yes: 129 • No: 14

House vote • 5/10/2025

Record vote

Yes: 111 • No: 11

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Natural Resources

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Environmental Regulation

Yes: 5 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Filed without the Governor's signature

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    6/1/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    6/1/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/31/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/30/2025House

  7. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported

    5/29/2025Senate

  8. Text of Senate Amendment(s)

    5/29/2025House

  9. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/29/2025House

  10. Record vote (RV#4054)

    5/29/2025House

  11. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)

    5/29/2025House

  12. Senate Amendments Analysis distributed

    5/27/2025House

  13. Senate Amendments distributed

    5/27/2025House

  14. Senate passage as amended reported

    5/26/2025House

  15. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate

  16. Passed

    5/26/2025Senate

  17. Read 3rd time

    5/26/2025Senate

  18. Record vote

    5/26/2025Senate

  19. Three day rule suspended

    5/26/2025Senate

  20. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/26/2025Senate

  21. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/26/2025Senate

  22. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/26/2025Senate

  23. Placed on intent calendar

    5/26/2025Senate

  24. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/23/2025Senate

  25. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/23/2025Senate

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