Texas Disposal Systems Commercial Waste Hauling Franchise
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ORDINANCE No. 2026-879; Passed first reading October 7, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC., a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - SECOND READING
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Obtain final commercial waste franchise ordinance and compare to Chapter 39
Why now: The ordinance grants a franchise under Chapter 39 of the Houston Code of Ordinances and provides for related terms and conditions, and it faced three consecutive readings with the final reading outcome not yet recorded.
What to do: Get the ordinance text for the Texas Disposal Systems franchise and the cited Chapter 39 provisions, then compare the franchise's terms and findings against what Chapter 39 requires. Ask whether any amendment was made between readings, since that affects what the final version actually grants.
Act before: After the next material record update
Check commercial waste hauling franchise terms before bidding subcontract work
Applies if: You operate or supply commercial solid waste or industrial waste services in Houston
Why now: Ordinance 2026-879 passed first reading October 7 and second reading October 14, and the October 21 third and final reading has no recorded outcome, so the final terms may still be set.
What to do: Pull the final franchise ordinance text and check what terms and conditions govern Texas Disposal Systems' commercial hauling, including whether subcontracting or disposal-site arrangements are addressed. If your firm hauls or services commercial accounts in Houston, this determines whether a new competitor or a partner opening exists.
Act before: After the next material record update
Ask why commercial waste hauling franchise moved through three readings in three weeks
Why now: The ordinance advanced on consecutive weeks (October 7 first reading, October 14 second reading, October 21 third reading with no outcome recorded), and the minutes list only the motions with no vote counts or debate.
What to do: Request the council agenda backup for the Texas Disposal Systems franchise, including the related terms and conditions and the findings the ordinance cites. Ask whether other haulers hold franchises under the same chapter and how this one compares, since the record shows no discussion.
Act before: After the requested records are produced
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ORDINANCE No. 2026-879; Passed second reading October 14, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC., a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - THIRD AND FINAL READING
ORDINANCE No. 2026-879; Passed first reading October 7, 2026 ORDINANCE granting to TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC., a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - SECOND READING
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pass second reading of solid waste franchise ordinance for Texas Disposal Systems, Inc.
ORDINANCE granting to TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC., a Texas Corporation, the right, privilege, and franchise to collect, haul, and transport solid waste and industrial waste from commercial properties located within the City of Houston, Texas, pursuant to Chapter 39, Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas; providing for related terms and conditions; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING
Vote: 0 for, 0 against
pass first reading of solid waste and industrial waste franchise ordinance for Texas Disposal Systems, Inc.