Section 361.162 - Designation of Areas Suitable for Facilities(a) Subject to the limitation under Sections 361.151 and 361.152, a county may designate land areas not in the territorial limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality as suitable for use as solid waste facilities.(b) The county shall base a designation on the principles of public health, safety, and welfare, including proper land use, compliance with state statutes, and other pertinent factors.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 361.162
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1989.