By Matt Agorist It’s estimated that every year cigarette butts make up nearly 1.7 billion pounds of toxic, non-biodegradable trash. Not to mention, there’s evidence every year of fires, large and small, that were caused by smoldering butts littered on dry, grassy areas.
According to Texas Legislation, disposing of a cigarette is illegal and can result in a fine up to $500.
Sec. 365.012. ILLEGAL DUMPING; DISCARDING LIGHTED MATERIALS; CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
(a) A person commits an offense if the person disposes or allows or permits the disposal of litter or other solid waste at a place that is not an approved solid waste site, including …read more
Source:: http://thefreethoughtproject.com/video-vigilant-citizen-cop-witnessing-break-mulitple-laws/