House Bill No. 464 proposes the establishment of a Scrap Tire Remediation Grant Program under the Health and Safety Code. This program aims to provide financial support to counties for the reduction of illegally disposed scrap tires in various locations, including inland and coastal waters, rights-of-way, and other lands. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is tasked with administering the program, which includes awarding grants for activities such as identifying and prosecuting violators of illegal tire disposal laws, public education to discourage illegal disposal, and the proper removal and disposal of scrap tires.

The bill also establishes a dedicated Scrap Tire Remediation Grant Account within the general revenue fund, which will be funded through legislative appropriations, grants, donations, and interest earned on the account. The TCEQ is required to submit an annual report to the legislature with recommendations for addressing illegal tire disposal and must adopt rules for the program's administration. The program is to be established by January 1, 2027, and the bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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