Relating to the adoption of a water conservation program by certain counties.
Bill overview
Relating to the adoption of a water conservation program by certain counties.
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HB 2347 sources, status methodology and verification
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 2347 was a House-passed proposal allowing certain fast-growing counties in priority groundwater areas to adopt water-conservation standards for new development in unincorporated areas. It did not become law.
What would change
The House substitute authorized qualifying counties to adopt water-conservation programs setting standards for development, redevelopment and subdivisions in unincorporated areas and, in specified circumstances, municipal extraterritorial jurisdictions. Agricultural operations were excluded, and municipal rules would prevail in a conflict.
Who may be affected
Residents, developers, builders, counties, municipalities, water suppliers, groundwater districts and agricultural operations in qualifying Hill Country or priority-groundwater areas.
When it would take effect
HB 2347 did not take effect. It passed the House as amended and was received by the Senate on May 16, 2025, but did not advance to final Senate passage.
Limits and uncertainty
No new county water-conservation regulatory authority was created through HB 2347. Counties remain limited to authority granted under existing Texas law.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House-passed text, House analysis and legislative stages reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
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Latest official action
Received from the House
May 16, 2025 · house
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