Landfills

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on landfills passed in 2025?

The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to landfills. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of landfills policy in Texas.

Did landfills bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Landfills legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.

Which Texas legislators authored the most landfills bills?

The leading authors of landfills legislation include Rep. Charlie Geren (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Stan Lambert (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on landfills issues during the 89th Legislature.

How urgent are the compliance requirements for landfills legislation?

Among the 2 landfills bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.

What subjects are related to landfills in Texas law?

Landfills legislation frequently overlaps with Environment, Environment--solid Waste, Energy--wind. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

Is there bipartisan support for landfills legislation in Texas?

Yes, 1 of the 2 landfills bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on landfills policy.

When do Texas landfills laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?

Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some landfills bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.