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 elimination of illegally disposed scrap tires, particularly in inland or coastal waters and on public lands. The bill outlines the purposes for which grant funds can be used, including identifying and prosecuting violators of illegal disposal laws, educating the public to discourage such practices, and facilitating the removal and proper 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, donations, and interest earned on the account. The Texas Commission is tasked with administering the program and is required to adopt rules for its operation. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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