HB 4086 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the regulation of composting facilities by certain counties.

HB 4086 allows counties without municipalities requiring food waste diversion to prohibit composting facilities within 3,281 feet of water sources like streams, drains, or recharge areas. It specifically applies to counties that don’t already mandate restaurants to divert food scraps from landfills. The bill defines "composting facilities" as operations handling yard waste, food scraps, and other organic materials from businesses or institutions. This restriction aims to protect water supplies by limiting facility locations near critical water resources. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Apr 24, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025
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