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Commissioners adopt ordinance restricting solid waste disposal in certain county areas under state health code
Summary
After a public hearing, the court adopted an ordinance prohibiting solid waste disposal and processing in specified areas of Tarrant County under provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Tarrant County Commissioners Court held a public hearing and adopted an ordinance prohibiting solid waste disposal and processing in specified parts of the county, citing state public-health authority.
The hearing referenced Texas Health and Safety Code sections 363.112 and 364.012 as the legal basis for restricting disposal and processing in certain areas. No members of the public spoke in opposition during the hearing portion; the court voted to close the hearing and then adopted the ordinance unanimously.
Why it matters: The ordinance is intended to protect community health and quality of life in areas identified by county staff and public comment as vulnerable to impacts of waste processing and disposal facilities.
Discussion vs. action Discussion: Staff presentation and an open call for public comment; no speakers requested to address the hearing. Decision: Court closed the public hearing and adopted the ordinance; vote was unanimous.
Ending County staff will publish and implement ordinance details and next steps, including map boundaries and enforcement procedures, consistent with the referenced Texas Health and Safety Code provisions.
