Relating to use of compost in landscaping, capital construction, and road maintenance projects by the Texas Department of Transportation.

SB 736 requires the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to use compost in specific projects. It mandates that TXDOT use at least 25% compost for soil in landscaping projects, and use compost "when feasible" in capital construction and road maintenance projects. The bill defines compost as a stabilized decomposition product used as a soil amendment. This requirement applies only to contracts where TXDOT first solicits bids on or after September 1, 2025.