Sec. 1.02. FINDINGS AND DECLARATION OF POLICY. (a) The legislature finds that:

(1) the quality of water in Gaines County may be materially affected by the management of solid waste throughout the county;

(2) a countywide or regional effort to provide for the management of solid waste in accordance with state and federal law is far more effective than each incorporated or unincorporated community providing solid waste management services;

(3) solid waste, as well as other waste, may impair water quality by seepage or drainage; and

(4) creation of the Gaines County Solid Waste Management District would advance the established policy of this state to maintain the quality of the water in the state consistent with:

(A) the public health and public enjoyment;

(B) the propagation and protection of terrestrial and aquatic life;

(C) the operation of existing industries; and

(D) the economic development of the state.

(b) The legislature finds that this Act is in compliance with Article XVI, Sections 59(d) and (e), of the Texas Constitution and that the legislature has the power and authority to enact this Act.

(c) The legislature finds that all of the area included in the district is benefited by the exercise of the power conferred by this Act.