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House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 129

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the board members of the Texas Water Development Board to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.

Did not pass

Progress

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

  1. Filed

    Feb 3

  2. Referred to committee

    Mar 17

  3. Heard in committee

    Stopped here

  4. Reported from committee

  5. Passed first chamber

  6. Passed second chamber

HouseFebMar

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. Referred to Natural Resources Natural Resources

    Mar 17, 2025 · House

  2. Read first time

    Mar 17, 2025 · House

  3. Filed

    Feb 3, 2025 · House

Authors

and 3 coauthors or sponsors

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  • Mitch Little cosponsorR
  • Richard Hayes cosponsorR
  • Steve Toth cosponsorR

In committee

Topics

Elections: GeneralState OfficersWater: DevelopmentWater: General

Bill text

Bills on similar topics

Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.

BillAuthorProgressStatusLast action
HB 2326Relating to requiring the board members of the Texas Water Development Board to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.Andy HopperRReferred to committeeDid not passMar 14, 2025Referred to Natural Resources
SB 7Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.Charles PerryRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 1532Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.Judith ZaffiriniDBecame lawBecame lawMay 19, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 2204Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.Brian BirdwellRBecame lawBecame lawMay 19, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1261Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.Charles PerryRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4630Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.Stan KitzmanRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective immediately
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