The bill, S.B. No. 1165, amends the Local Government Code by adding Section 234.0025, which grants certain counties the authority to regulate recycling businesses. This provision specifically applies to counties that contain a municipality with a population of 500,000 or more and are located on an international border. Under this new section, the commissioners court of such counties can issue orders to regulate the operation of recycling businesses in unincorporated areas, ensuring that local regulations do not conflict with existing state laws governing recycling.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any regulations established by the commissioners court must not contradict similar requirements set forth by other laws, including those in Chapter 396 of the Transportation Code. The bill is designed to enhance local governance over recycling operations while maintaining consistency with state regulations. It is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if such a vote is not achieved.

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