House Bill No. 3071 proposes amendments to the Health and Safety Code regarding the cancellation of certain municipal solid waste landfill permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The bill introduces a new section, 361.1201, which mandates the commission to cancel a landfill permit if the facility has not accepted waste for 25 consecutive years or if the permit holder no longer owns the facility. This aims to ensure that permits are only held by operational facilities and that ownership changes are properly accounted for.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the provision regarding the transfer of ownership applies only to transactions occurring on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Any ownership transfers that took place prior to this date will be governed by the existing laws in effect at that time. This legislative change seeks to streamline the management of landfill permits and enhance regulatory oversight of solid waste facilities in Texas.

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