(a) This section applies to a political subdivision of the state that:
(1) has jurisdiction of territory in more than one county; and
(2) has been granted the power by the legislature to regulate solid waste handling or disposal practices or activities in its jurisdiction.
(b) The governing body of the political subdivision may, by resolution, assume for the political subdivision the exclusive authority to exercise, in the area subject to its jurisdiction, the powers granted by this chapter to a county, to the exclusion of the exercise of the same powers by the counties otherwise having jurisdiction over the area.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 361.165

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(c) In the exercise of those powers, the political subdivision is subject to the same duties, limitations, and restrictions applicable to a county under this chapter.
(d) A political subdivision that assumes the authority granted under this section:
(1) serves as the coordinator of all solid waste management practices and activities for municipalities, counties, and other governmental entities in its jurisdiction that have solid waste management regulatory powers or engage in solid waste management practices or activities; and
(2) shall exercise the authority as long as the resolution of the political subdivision is effective.

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