House bill · 89R

HB 5341

Relating 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.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filed
Mar 14
Referred to committee
Apr 7
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Natural Resources Natural Resources
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 14, 2025 · House

Authors

and 3 coauthors or sponsors

Penny Morales ShawD

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John Bryant cosponsorD
Gene Wu cosponsorD
Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos cosponsorD

In committee

Natural Resources
House
Referred Apr 7, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Coastal Affairs & Beaches Environment: Water Water: Development Water: General Water: Rights

Bill text

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