Monitoring the SessionHB 520
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The bill creates a new dedicated account in the general revenue fund to pay for the grants. The caption openly says it creates a grant program, so this is an honest new fund, not a hidden one.
New fee, fund, board or appointeesTHE TEXT
…“1, 2029, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill takes effect September 1, 2027, but the commission does not have to set up the program until January 1, 2029. That deadline falls after the November 7, 2028 general election.
Delayed startInitial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to the establishment of a grant program to support the elimination of illegally disposed of scrap tires.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Bill takes effect in 2027. The tire dumping grants don’t have to exist until January 1, 2029.
The bill tells the state environmental commission to set up a grant program that pays counties to fight illegal dumping of scrap tires, funded from a new dedicated account. Counties can use the money to find and prosecute illegal tire dumpers, run public warnings against dumping, and haul away and properly dispose of dumped tires. The account holds only what the Legislature appropriates plus gifts and interest, the commission must report recommendations every year, and the program has to be running no later than January 1, 2029.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 1503 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 464 (Did not pass). Checked against 88R and 89R only.DO-OVER. Reworked text of a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 1503 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 464 (Did not pass). Filed in 3 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 3. Filed in 3 sessions: 88R, 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB520 · 2026-11-09
relating to the establishment of a grant program to support the elimination of illegally disposed of scrap tires.
Bill takes effect in 2027. The tire dumping grants don’t have to exist until January 1, 2029.
The bill tells the state environmental commission to set up a grant program that pays counties to fight illegal dumping of scrap tires, funded from a new dedicated account. Counties can use the money to find and prosecute illegal tire dumpers, run public warnings against dumping, and haul away and properly dispose of dumped tires. The account holds only what the Legislature appropriates plus gifts and interest, the commission must report recommendations every year, and the program has to be running no later than January 1, 2029.
[x] NEW FEE, FUND, BOARD OR APPOINTEESanalysis confidence 60%
The bill creates a new dedicated account in the general revenue fund to pay for the grants. The caption openly says it creates a grant program, so this is an honest new fund, not a hidden one.
[x] DELAYED STARTanalysis confidence 45%
THE TEXT
…“1, 2029, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall”…
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill takes effect September 1, 2027, but the commission does not have to set up the program until January 1, 2029. That deadline falls after the November 7, 2028 general election.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Not tied to this bill.
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 16, 2024 to Jun 13, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$10,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 11, 2024 to Mar 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100985912, 101032788, 101058648.
$10,000.00
Also funds 24 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 25, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Jan 5, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101058648.
$8,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jul 22, 2024 to Dec 9, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100985912.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$10,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 11, 2024 to Mar 30, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100985912, 101032788, 101058648.
$10,000.00
Also funds 24 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 25, 2025 to Oct 15, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · on Jan 5, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 101058648.
$8,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jul 22, 2024 to Dec 9, 2024. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100985912.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 3 times: 88R, 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Mary González, same lead author · Died in committee · reworked
Introduced textLast action, May 1, 2023: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to support the elimination of illegally disposed of scrap tires.
Caption, 88R bill history
by Rep. Mary González, same lead author · Did not pass · reworked
Introduced textLast action, May 12, 2025: Received from the House
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to support the elimination of illegally disposed of scrap tires.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:34 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
SB 283 by Blanco (identical)
Environment--Solid Waste
Environment--Water
State Finances--Management & Control
TIRES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
The text as introduced · 392 words
90R367 CMO-F By: González of El Paso H.B. No. 520 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the establishment of a grant program to support the elimination of illegally disposed of scrap tires. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 361, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 361.0315 to read as follows: Sec. 361.0315. SCRAP TIRE REMEDIATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In this section, "scrap tire" has the meaning assigned by Section 361.112. (b) The commission shall establish a scrap tire remediation grant program to award grants from the scrap tire remediation grant account established by this section to counties for the purpose of reducing the number of scrap tires disposed of in inland or coastal water and onto rights-of-way and other land. (c) The commission may award a grant under the scrap tire remediation grant program to a county to be used for: (1) identifying and prosecuting violators of Section 365.012, as that section relates to the illegal disposal of scrap tires; (2) providing information to the public to discourage the illegal disposal of scrap tires; and (3) removing and properly disposing of illegally disposed of scrap tires. (d) The scrap tire remediation grant account is a dedicated account in the general revenue fund and consists of: (1) appropriations of money to the account by the legislature; (2) gifts, grants, including federal grants, and other donations received for the account; and (3) interest earned on the investment of money in the account. (e) Money in the scrap tire remediation grant account may be used by the commission only to: (1) award grants under this section; and (2) administer the scrap tire remediation grant program under this section. (f) Not later than September 1 of each year, the commission shall prepare and submit a written report to the legislature with recommendations to address the illegal disposal of scrap tires. (g) The commission shall adopt rules for the administration of the scrap tire remediation grant program established under this section. SECTION 2. As soon as practicable but not later than January 1, 2029, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shall establish the scrap tire remediation grant program as required by Section 361.0315, Health and Safety Code, as added by this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2027.