Section 361.105 - Petition By Local Government for Rule on Hazardous Waste Facility in Unsuitable Area(a) The commission by rule shall allow a local government to petition the commission for a rule that restricts or prohibits the siting of a new hazardous waste disposal facility or other new hazardous waste management facility in an area including an area meeting one or more of the characteristics described by Section 361.103.(b) A rule adopted under this section may not affect the siting of a new hazardous waste disposal facility or other new hazardous waste management facility if an application or a notice of intent to file an application concerning the facility is filed with the commission before the filing of a petition under this section.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.105
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.