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House bill · 89R

HB 4896

Relating to rules and reports related to brackish groundwater production zones.

Did not pass

Progress

48 days from first to latest action, across 7 recorded actions.

  1. Filed

    Mar 13

  2. Referred to committee

    Apr 3

  3. Heard in committee

    Apr 30

  4. Reported from committee

    Stopped here

  5. Passed first chamber

  6. Passed second chamber

  7. Sent to governor

  8. Became law

HouseAprMay

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

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

  1. Left pending in committee

    Apr 30, 2025 · House

  2. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Natural Resources

    Apr 30, 2025 · House

  3. Committee substitute considered in committee

    Apr 30, 2025 · House

  4. Considered in public hearing Natural Resources

    Apr 30, 2025 · House

  5. Referred to Natural Resources Natural Resources

    Apr 3, 2025 · House

  6. Read first time

    Apr 3, 2025 · House

  7. Filed

    Mar 13, 2025 · House

Authors

In committee

Topics

Special Districts & Authorities: Groundwater Conserve Dist.Special Districts & Authorities: Water & UtilityWater: ConservationWater: General

Bill text

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SB 2658Relating to the production and study of brackish groundwater.Charles PerryRPassed first chamberDid not passApr 30, 2025Referred to Natural Resources
HB 5188Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain brackish groundwater wells.Janie LopezRHeard in committeeDid not passApr 23, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 2078Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas.Stan GerdesRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4158Relating to the compensation of the directors of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.A.J. LouderbackRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 5675Relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.Eddie MoralesDBecame lawBecame lawMay 21, 2025Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 5560Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district; increasing a penalty.Cody HarrisRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4896 (89R) · Polis