Relating to exclusive contracts for municipal solid waste management services.

HB 5057 requires cities and towns in Texas to provide public notice before granting exclusive contracts for garbage collection or transportation services to private companies. The law mandates that public agencies publish a summary of the contract's purpose and changes in a local newspaper and on their website, with the contract not taking effect until after this notice is published. Existing non-exclusive waste providers can continue operating for up to one year or until their current contract expires, whichever comes first. This law, effective June 20, 2025, aims to increase transparency in municipal waste service contracts.