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| Status | Inactive |
| Ordinance | HB 2416 |
| Notes | HB 2416: Allows businesses to provide bags made from any material to customers at checkout. Prohibits and supercedes local government bag bans. |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | November 24, 2015 |
Austintop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 04/12/2012 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 4.0 thick and recyclable. |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: must contain a minimum of 40% recycled content beginning March 1, 2013, and contain a minimum 80% recycled content by March 1, 2014. |
| Reusable Definition | A bag specifically designed and manufactured for multiple use, (a) requires labeling (b) has a handle (3) constructed of cloth or other washable fabric or approved plastic resins. Durable material whether woven or non woven, recyclable plastic with a minimum thickness of 4.0 mil and containing only |
| Stores Affected | “Business establishment” means any commercial enterprise that provides carry out bags to its customers, including sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity, whether for profit or not for profit, and includes all employees of the business or any independent contractors associated with the business. |
| Fees | None |
| Comply Date | 03/01/2013 |
| Ordinance | 20120301-078 Chapter 15-6 |
| More Information | Link to more information Link to more information Link to more information |
| Updated | February 26, 2013 |
Brownsvilletop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 09/20/2010 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: biodegradable plastic or 4.0 mil thick and recyclable. |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements. |
| Reusable Definition | A bag specifically designed and manufactured for multiple use, (a) requires labeling (b) has a handle (3) constructed of cloth or other washable fabric or approved plastic resins. Durable material whether woven or non woven, recyclable plastic with a minimum thickness of 4.0 mil and containing only |
| Stores Affected | “Business establishment” means any commercial enterprise that provides carry out bags to its customers, including sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity, whether for profit or not for profit, and includes all employees of the business or any independent contractors associated with the business. |
| Fees | None |
| Comply Date | 03/20/2012 |
| Ordinance | 2010-911 F Chapter 46 Article II Sections 46-47 thru 46-52 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | April 20, 2012 |
Corpus Christietop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | 7/29/2013 Meeting scheduled for 7/30/2013 to begin discussion and present ordinance request for bag ban. 06/23/2012 – reviewing ban. Meeting scheduled for late May 2012 |
| Updated | July 29, 2013 |
Dallastop
| Status | Failed |
| Status Date | 03/25/2014 |
| Fees | $0.05 environmental fee on plastic and paper |
| Comply Date | 01/01/2015 |
| Ordinance | 29307 |
| Notes | 06/04/2015: The Dallas City Council voted to repeal the city ordinance regulating carryout bags. The amendment banning plastic bags and exempting paper bags was voted down 9-6 by the Council before a motion to repeal the carryout bag ordinance was introduced. That motion for repeal passed 10-4. Beginning Monday June 8, 2015, carryout bags will be free in Dallas. 03/26/2014 This is not a ban, but they have instituted an environmental fee on paper and plastic bags. 7/2/2013 Dallas council on summer break, will resume talks in August. 5/23/2013 A draft proposal modeled after Austin bag ordinance is being distributed for review. Under review- no action at this time, no documentation or ordinance drafted. |
| More Information | Link to more information Link to more information |
| Updated | June 04, 2015 |
El Pasotop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | HB1877 tax on plastic (2011) |
| Updated | April 22, 2012 |
Fort Stocktontop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 08/24/2012 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: Durable material |
| Paper Summary | Requirement: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements. |
| Reusable Definition | A bag that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable material specifically designed for reuse. |
| Stores Affected | “Business” means any commercial enterprise or establishment, including sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity, whether for profit or not for profit, and includes all employees of the business or any independent contractors associated with the business. |
| Fees | None |
| Comply Date | 09/01/2011 |
| Ordinance | 11-117 Chapter 12 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | April 20, 2012 |
Houstontop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | The Mayor has brought up initial discussion, no ordinance is proposed at this time. See page 24 of document. |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | July 10, 2012 |
Issaquahtop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | Reviewing ordinance in May 2012 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | April 22, 2012 |
Kermittop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 10/01/2013 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 2.25 thick and Specific ID requirements. |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: no old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements. |
| Reusable Definition | Any bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple uses, minimum lifetime capacity of 125 or more uses, carry 22 or more pounds over a distance of at least 175 feet, has a minimum volume of 15 liters, made of cloth or other machine washable fabric, Shall not contain lead, cadmium, or any other heavy metal in toxic amounts. Or made of other durable material including plastic at least 2.25 thick. |
| Stores Affected |
Store means any of the following retail establishments located within the City: (1) A full-line, self-service retail store with gross annual sales of one million dollars ($1,000,000), or more, that sells a line of dry grocery, canned goods, or nonfood items and some perishable items; (2) A store of at …view more
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| Fees | Paper Fee: $0.10 per bag |
| Comply Date | 10/01/2013 |
| Ordinance | 13-05 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | October 22, 2013 |
Laguna Vistatop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 09/11/2012 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: Durable material |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: No old growth fiber, 100% recyclable, 40% minimum of PCW and specific ID requirements. |
| Reusable Definition | A bag that is specially designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is (1) made of cloth or fabric and /or (2) made of durable material specifically designed for reuse. |
| Stores Affected |
Affected retail establishments means any retail business establishment, temporary vendor or restaurant, located within the corporate limits of the Town of Laguna Vista. “Business establishment” means any commercial enterprise, including sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity, whether for profit or not for profit, and includes all …view more
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| Fees | None |
| Comply Date | 01/01/2013 |
| Ordinance | 2012-23 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | October 10, 2012 |
Laredotop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 06/02/2014 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 4 mils |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: a paper bag that contains no old growth fiber and a minimum of forty percent post-consumer recycled material. |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable bag means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is either (1) made of cloth or other washable fabric, and/or (2) made of durable plastic that is at least 4 Mils thick (1 Mil is one thousandth of one inch). (3) a paper bag that contains no old growth fiber and a minimum of forty percent post-consumer recycled material. |
| Stores Affected |
Commercial establishment shall mean any commercial enterprise or establishment, including sole proprietorships, joint ventures, partnerships, corporations, or any other legal entity whether for profit or not and includes all employees of the business and any independent contractors associated with the business that sells retail goods to the general public, including …view more
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| Fees | No fees- see section 33-456 |
| Comply Date | 04/30/2015 |
| Ordinance | 2014-0-064 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | November 03, 2014 |
Midlandtop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | 2012 reviewing ban/tax |
| Updated | April 22, 2012 |
Odessatop
| Status | Pending |
| Notes | 2012 reviewing ban/tax |
| Updated | April 22, 2012 |
Port Aransastop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 12/18/2014 |
| Paper Summary | Recyclable Paper Bag means a paper carryout bag provided by a retail establishment to a customer at the point of sale for purposes of transporting groceries or other goods and meets all of the following requirements: 1. contains no old growth fiber; 2. is 100% recyclable; 3. contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content; and 4. displays the words “Reusable” and “Recyclable” in a highly visible manner on the outside of the bag. |
| Reusable Definition | Reusable Bag means a bag that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse and is made of cloth or other fabric, or other durable material suitable for reuse, and has durable built-in handles or draw-strings. |
| Stores Affected | Business establishment means a commercial enterprise or establishment, including sole proprietorships, joint ventures, partnerships, corporations, or any other legal entity including contractors associated with the business. |
| Comply Date | 01/01/2016 |
| Ordinance | 2014-15 |
| Updated | December 01, 2015 |
Sunset Valleytop
| Status | Approved |
| Status Date | 02/19/2013 |
| Plastic Summary | Requirements: 4.0 thick and recyclable. |
| Paper Summary | Requirements: Recyclable Paper. |
| Reusable Definition | A bag specifically designed and manufactured for multiple use, (a) requires labeling (b) has a handle (3) constructed of cloth or other washable fabric or approved plastic resins. Durable material whether woven or non woven, recyclable plastic with a minimum thickness of 4.0 mil and containing only. |
| Stores Affected | “Business establishment” means any commercial enterprise that provides carry out bags to its customers, including sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity, whether for profit or not for profit, and includes all employees of the business or any independent contractors associated with the business. |
| Fees | None |
| Comply Date | 09/01/2013 |
| More Information | Link to more information |
| Updated | May 01, 2013 |
Wacotop
| Status | Pending |
| Updated | September 15, 2015 |
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