House bill · 89R

HB 1501

Relating to a study of the feasibility of using seawater desalination processes in Texas.

Did not pass

Progress

99 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.

Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
SB 7Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.	Charles PerryR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 5341Relating to the issuance by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of permits to authorize the diversion of state water from the Gulf of Mexico or a bay or arm of the Gulf of Mexico for desalination and use for industrial purposes.	Penny Morales ShawD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4630Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.	Stan KitzmanR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 4530Relating to water rights placed in the Texas Water Trust and the Texas Water Bank.	Ramon RomeroD	Sent to governor	Vetoed	Jun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4331Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the state environmental review process for certain projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund and the implementation of streamlining procedures based on the results of the study.	Janie LopezR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Received from the House
SB 1624Relating to the purposes for which the Texas Water Bank and the Texas Water Trust may accept and hold water rights.	Nathan JohnsonD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Left pending in committee