# Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.017

> Texas · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.017

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.017
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hs / Chapter 361 / Section 361.017

## Text

Sec. 361.017. COMMISSION'S JURISDICTION: INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE AND HAZARDOUS MUNICIPAL WASTE. (a) The commission is responsible for the management of industrial solid waste and hazardous municipal waste and shall coordinate industrial solid waste activities and hazardous municipal waste activities.

(b) The commission shall accomplish the purposes of this chapter by controlling all aspects of the management of industrial solid waste and hazardous municipal waste by all practical and economically feasible methods consistent with its powers and duties under this chapter and other law.

(c) The commission has the powers and duties specifically prescribed by this chapter and all other powers necessary or convenient to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter.

(d) In matters relating to industrial solid waste and hazardous municipal waste, the commission shall:

(1) consider the public health aspects and the air pollution control and ambient air quality aspects; and

(2) consult with the attorney general's office for assistance in determining whether referral to the attorney general for enforcement is mandatory under Section 361.224 or whether referral is appropriate, in the commission's discretion, for the disposition of enforcement matters under this chapter.

(e) If referral is determined to be mandatory or appropriate, the commission shall consult with the attorney general's office for assistance in determining whether criminal or civil enforcement action should be taken. The commission shall use all available enforcement options.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.001 § 361.001. SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.001.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.002 § 361.002. POLICY; FINDINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.002.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.003 § 361.003. DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.003.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.011 § 361.011.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.011.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.013 § 361.013. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND TRANSPORTATION FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.013.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.014 § 361.014. USE OF SOLID WASTE FEE REVENUE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.014.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.015 § 361.015.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.015.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.016 § 361.016. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY COMMISSION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.016.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.017 § 361.017.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.017.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.018 § 361.018. COMMISSION'S JURISDICTION OVER HAZARDOUS WASTE COMPONENTS OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.018.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.019 § 361.019. APPROVAL OF INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FACILITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.019.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.022 § 361.022. PUBLIC POLICY CONCERNING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND SLUDGE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.022.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.023 § 361.023. PUBLIC POLICY CONCERNING HAZARDOUS WASTE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.023.md)
- [Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.024 § 361.024. RULES AND STANDARDS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chs_C361_S361.024.md)

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