Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2452 allows certain Texas counties with specific population thresholds (over 1.5 million people with 70% in one city, or under 1.3 million with a city of 750,000+) to contract for solid waste services in unincorporated areas outside city limits where municipalities don’t provide them. It also creates a criminal offense for intentionally burning household waste outdoors in designated unincorporated areas near large cities, including neighborhoods or small lots under five acres. The bill directly affects county governments in these population-defined regions and residents living in those unincorporated areas. Key provisions include requiring competitive bidding for waste contracts and mandating county programs for waste disposal in certain zones.