Tex.
Health & Safety Code Section 363.022
Commission Powers and Duties
(a)
The commission shall implement and enforce this chapter.(b)
The commission shall:(1)
provide technical assistance to public agencies and planning regions and cooperate with federal agencies and private organizations in carrying out this chapter;(2)
promote planning for and implementation of the recovery of materials and energy from solid waste;(3)
establish guidelines for regional and local municipal solid waste management plans;(4)
review and approve or disapprove regional and local municipal solid waste management plans;(5)
assist the advisory council in its duties;(6)
provide educational and informational programs to promote effective municipal solid waste management practices and to encourage resource recovery;(7)
provide procedures under which public agencies and planning regions may apply for financial assistance grants;(8)
evaluate applications and award financial assistance grants in accordance with commission rules; and(9)
coordinate programs under this chapter with other state agencies, including the Railroad Commission of Texas and any other state or federal agency having an interest in a program or project.
Source:
Section 363.022 — Commission Powers and Duties, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.363.htm#363.022 (accessed May 26, 2025).
