Relating to the enforcement of municipal rules, ordinances, or police regulations prohibiting illegal dumping; increasing a penalty.

SB 1773 increases the maximum fine for violating municipal rules prohibiting illegal refuse dumping from $4,000 to $10,000. This directly affects municipalities enforcing local ordinances against improper waste disposal and individuals or businesses violating those rules. The bill amends three sections of Texas law to raise the penalty ceiling specifically for "dumping of refuse" violations. Municipal courts handling these cases will apply the higher $10,000 fine for such offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025.