Relating to the penalties for certain littering offenses.

Texas Senate Bill 2917 increases penalties for littering offenses based on the weight or volume of waste (5 pounds or more, or 5 gallons or more) and the offender’s prior convictions. It classifies first-time offenses as Class C misdemeanors (up to $2,000 fines), with penalties escalating to Class B ($5,000) for one prior conviction and Class A ($10,000) for two prior convictions. For three or more prior convictions, fines increase by $10,000 per offense (capped at $50,000). The bill also requires offenders to perform community service and reimburse local governments for cleanup costs.