Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
Effective immediately, HB3071 mandates the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to revoke municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill permits for facilities in the Extraterritorial Jurisdictions (ETJs) of Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth that have been dormant for 25 consecutive years. This legislation acts as a retrospective "kill switch" for speculative shelf permits, resulting in the immediate total loss of the permitted asset for non-operational sites.
Rep. Charlie Geren·House Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-06-20). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
highSignificant operational investment may be required.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
The statute requires cancellation if the facility has not "accepted waste." It does not define the volume or type of waste required to break the 25-year chain.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about HB3071
Effective immediately, HB3071 mandates the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to revoke municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill permits for facilities in the Extraterritorial Jurisdictions (ETJs) of Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth that have been dormant for 25 consecutive years. This legislation acts as a retrospective "kill switch" for speculative shelf permits, resulting in the immediate total loss of the permitted asset for non-operational sites.
HB3071 was authored by Texas Representative Charlie Geren during the Regular Session.
HB3071 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB3071 is enforced by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
The regulatory priority for HB3071 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB3071 is estimated as "high". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB3071 addresses topics including environment, environment--solid waste, landfills, environmental quality, texas commission on and permits.
Key dates for HB3071: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
HB3071 establishes the following penalties: administrative penalty of Permit Cancellation for Holding a municipal solid waste landfill permit that has not accepted waste for 25 consecutive years in a qualifying jurisdiction.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
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