Senate approves limits on exclusive municipal solid-waste franchises, protects displaced providers

May 22, 2025

The Senate passed House Bill 50 57 to regulate exclusive solid-waste franchises, including procedures and transition protections for displaced providers; the final vote was 29-2.

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The Texas Senate passed House Bill 50 57 on final passage, establishing rules for exclusive municipal solid-waste franchises and protections for third-party providers displaced by new franchise agreements.

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