The bill, H.B. No. 4086, introduces new regulations for composting facilities in certain counties in Texas. Specifically, it adds Section 364.020 to Subchapter B of Chapter 364 in the Health and Safety Code. This section applies to counties that do not have municipalities requiring restaurants to divert food waste from landfills. It defines a "composting facility" and outlines the types of materials that can be composted, including yard trimmings, clean wood, vegetative material, and various organic waste sources.

Additionally, the bill grants counties the authority to prohibit the operation of composting facilities within 3,281 feet of water sources that may supply municipalities. This measure aims to protect water quality and ensure that composting practices do not negatively impact local water supplies. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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