The bill amends the Health and Safety Code regarding the surcharge for the disposal of nonparty compact waste at the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact facility. It decreases the surcharge from 20 percent to 15 percent of the total contracted rate and specifies that two-thirds of the collected surcharge will be deposited into the environmental radiation and perpetual care account, while the remainder will be remitted to the host county. Additionally, the bill modifies the remittance process for license or permit holders storing radioactive waste or elemental mercury, requiring them to remit 20 percent of their gross receipts, with 50 percent going to the general revenue fund and the rest to the host county.

The changes in the bill will only apply to surcharges collected or remittances made on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, ensuring that any transactions prior to this date will follow the existing law. This legislative update aims to streamline the financial distribution related to waste disposal and storage, benefiting both the environmental fund and local counties involved in the waste management process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 401.207, Health and Safety Code 401.244 (Health and Safety Code 401)