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89th Legislature (2025)

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BillAuthorProgressStatusLast action
HB 4530Relating to water rights placed in the Texas Water Trust and the Texas Water Bank.Ramon RomeroDSent to governorVetoedJun 22, 2025Vetoed by the Governor
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 4630Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.Stan KitzmanRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective immediately
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 971Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.Kevin SparksRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective immediately
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
SB 2885Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.Brad BuckleyRBecame lawBecame lawJun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HJR 7Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue.Cody HarrisRReported from committeeDid not passJun 2, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 1523Relating to a temporary prohibition on the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the use of a Class V injection well for certain aquifer storage and recovery projects.Stan GerdesRPassed first chamberDid not passMay 28, 2025Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 480Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities.Charles PerryRBecame lawBecame lawMay 28, 2025Effective immediately
SB 616Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.Charles SchwertnerRBecame lawBecame lawMay 24, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1855Relating to requirements that certain plats for the subdivision of land include evidence of groundwater supply.Charles PerryRPassed first chamberDid not passMay 24, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3898Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to certain political subdivisions for brackish water desalination.Richard RaymondDPassed first chamberDid not passMay 23, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 4212Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the Texas land, water, and wildlife conservation account.Pat CurryRPassed first chamberDid not passMay 22, 2025Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2091Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.Mando MartinezDPassed first chamberDid not passMay 20, 2025Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1967Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.Bobby GuerraDBecame lawBecame lawMay 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1268Relating to the review and updating by the Texas Water Development Board of guidance principles and rules related to certain plans adopted or approved by the board.César BlancoDBecame lawBecame lawMay 19, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
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
HB 2347Relating to the adoption of a water conservation program by certain counties.Erin ZwienerDPassed first chamberDid not passMay 16, 2025Received from the House
SB 1194Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.Brad BuckleyRBecame lawBecame lawMay 15, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3383Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities.Terry CanalesDReported from committeeDid not passMay 14, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 5219Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the water resources in certain counties.Mando MartinezDPassed first chamberDid not passMay 14, 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 JohnsonDPassed first chamberDid not passMay 14, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 3781Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.Don McLaughlinRReported from committeeDid not passMay 12, 2025Placed on General State Calendar