Bill Text10¢ over 24 oz
| Bill Number and Name | HB 2114, SB 1119
Bill Text |
|---|---|
| Author | Rep. Coleman, Senator Ellis |
| Beverages Covered | Beer, malt, carbonated soft drinks, mineral water, wine, coffee, tea, juices and non-carbonated waters. Dairy products excluded. |
| Containers Covered | All sealed containers made of glass, plastic or aluminum containing a beverage of 4 liters or less. |
| Deposits | 5¢ up to 24 oz 10¢ over 24 oz |
| Handling Fees | A handling fee to be paid to retailers, redemption centers, recycling centers and registered curbside operations. |
| Other Fees / Taxes | None |
| Reclamation System | Retail stores (optional), redemption centers, reverse vending machines, non-profit organizations. |
| Unredeemed Deposits | Property of Beverage Container Fund, administered by Comptroller of Pubic Accounts |
The proposed Texas bill is expected to have numerous benefits, including revenue and jobs in collecting, hauling, processing, and re-manufacturing, thus closing the loop by providing recycling-reliant industry with much needed feedstock to recycle!
The goal for the program is to achieve a 75% beverage container recycling rate.
At the beginning of 2011, 28 county commissioners courts, representing over 9 million Texans, had expressed formal support of a Texas bottle bill.
If you'd like to show your support for the campaign, a petition is available on the Texas Bottle Bill website.
March 3, 2011: House and Senate Bills introduced.
March 8, 2011: House Bill first reading, Referred to Environmental Regulation
March 16, 2011: Senate Bill first reading, referred to Finance
Patsy Gillham and Mary Wood
Texas Bottle Bill
1901 Lexington Street
Houston, TX 77098