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HB 464

Relating to the establishment of a grant program to support the elimination of illegally disposed of scrap tires.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Cas Garcia Hernandez and 1 co-sponsor

HB 464 creates a Texas grant program funding removal of illegally dumped scrap tires to address environmental and public health hazards statewide.

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Bill Summary · HB 464

Legislative bill overview

HB 464 establishes a grant program in Texas designed to fund the removal and proper disposal of illegally dumped scrap tires. The bill creates a financial mechanism to address environmental and public health hazards created by tire waste that has been abandoned on private or public land rather than disposed of through proper channels.

Why is this important

Illegally disposed tires accumulate water, creating breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes and pose fire hazards that are expensive and dangerous to extinguish. Texas has thousands of illegal tire dump sites, and this grant program provides dedicated funding to remediate these environmental liabilities that individual landowners and municipalities often cannot afford to address alone.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding source: The bill does not specify how the grant program will be funded—whether through general revenue, industry fees on tire sales, or dedicated environmental appropriations—which affects overall state budget priorities.
  • Eligibility criteria: The scope of which property owners, municipalities, or organizations can access grants remains unclear from the bill summary, potentially creating equity questions about who benefits.
  • Long-term sustainability: Without addressing root causes (illegal dumping prevention and enforcement), the program may become a perpetual cleanup effort rather than a lasting solution to the underlying problem.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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