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Bills referred

HB 16

Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.

In committee

SB 616

Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

Out of committee

SB 1169

Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently.

Interim oversight hearing reference: Natural Resources - 08/24/2026

SB 612

Relating to the authority of certain conservation and reclamation districts to impose fees for the construction of certain pipelines and associated infrastructure.

Out of committee

HB 29

Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.

Out of committee

SB 2406

Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term lengths and grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

Out of committee

SB 2407

Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying term length grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

Out of committee

SB 1583

Relating to management plans adopted by groundwater conservation districts.

Out of committee

HB 2692

Relating to the San Antonio River Authority.

Out of committee

HB 2712

Relating to test years used for ratemaking purposes by certain water and sewer utilities.

Out of committee

HB 4158

Relating to the compensation of the directors of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.

Out of committee

HB 2694

Relating to the election and resignation of and filling of vacancies on the board of commissioners of the Brazoria Drainage District No. 4.

Out of committee

SB 2476

Relating to transfer of the ownership rights of the Woodlawn Water Supply Corporation to the Angelina and Neches River Authority.

Out of committee

HB 156

Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the protection of certain water facilities from catastrophes.

In committee

HB 2080

Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Out of committee

HB 157

Relating to the production by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an annual report on public drinking water supply systems.

In committee

SB 2124

Relating to publication of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee's annual report.

Out of committee

SB 1662

Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing.

Out of committee

HB 5320

Relating to the powers, duties, and governance of the Starr County Drainage District, the change of the name of the Starr County Drainage District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District, the dissolution of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District, and the transfer of the assets and liabilities of the Starr County Groundwater Conservation District to the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the imposition of a tax.

Out of committee

SB 565

Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations.

Out of committee

SB 1663

Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.

Out of committee

HB 2078

Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas.

Out of committee

SB 1302

Relating to eligibility to use a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.

Out of committee

HB 1520

Relating to the Angelina and Neches River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

Out of committee

HB 1532

Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.

Out of committee

SB 971

Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.

Out of committee

HB 279

Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.

Out of committee

HB 1535

Relating to the Trinity River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

Out of committee

HB 5560

Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district; increasing a penalty.

Out of committee

HB 310

Relating to the use of money transferred from the Texas water fund.

In committee

HB 5651

Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 7; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Out of committee

HB 1633

Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit or permit amendment.

Out of committee

SB 740

Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.

Out of committee

HB 365

Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance from the economically distressed areas account that is not required to be repaid.

Out of committee

SB 2204

Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.

Out of committee

HB 2970

Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.

Out of committee

HB 5655

Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 13; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

Out of committee

HB 391

Relating to board of directors meeting locations of certain special districts.

Out of committee

HB 5659

Relating to the procedural requirements applicable to interbasin transfers of water involving the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District.

Out of committee

HB 5662

Relating to the powers, duties, and authority to issue bonds of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 related to roads.

Out of committee

HB 420

Relating to the meeting places for the board of directors of certain special districts.

Out of committee

HB 1689

Relating to the use of certain groundwater export fees collected by a groundwater conservation district.

Out of committee

HB 422

Relating to limitations on the issuance of bonds by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.

Out of committee

HB 4630

Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Out of committee

SB 1243

Relating to the dissolution of a public utility agency.

Out of committee

HB 516

Relating to notice of a water service interruption provided by public water systems in unincorporated areas of certain counties.

In committee

SB 1169

Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently.

Out of committee

HB 5672

Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.

Out of committee

SB 1055

Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.

Out of committee

SB 2662

Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Out of committee

SB 790

Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

Out of committee

SB 1261

Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.

Out of committee

HB 5693

Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.

Out of committee

HB 638

Relating to a requirement that certain water districts make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.

Out of committee

SB 863

Relating to water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer and to the use of certain reclaimed water in an aquifer storage and recovery project.

Out of committee

HB 685

Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.

Out of committee

SB 7

Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.

Out of committee

HB 5671

Relating to the election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District.

Out of committee

HB 4530

Relating to water rights placed in the Texas Water Trust and the Texas Water Bank.

Out of committee

HB 1690

Relating to an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of a groundwater conservation district.

Out of committee

SB 1268

Relating 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.

Out of committee

SB 1194

Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.

Out of committee

HB 1089

Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.

Out of committee

HB 1238

Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.

Out of committee

SB 2885

Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.

Out of committee

HB 1318

Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.

Out of committee

SB 1967

Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.

Out of committee

SB 3044

Relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.

Out of committee

HJR 7

Proposing 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.

Out of committee

SB 1504

Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.

Out of committee

SB 1532

Relating 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.

Out of committee

HB 937

Relating to the procedure by which certain special districts are required to provide notice of certain matters.

In committee

HB 1050

Relating to the award of attorney's fees in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district.

In committee

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billScore 36

SB 1169: Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently.

Effective

committee hearing

billScore 30

HB 49: Relating to the treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use.

Signed by governor

committee referral

billScore 30

HB 206: Relating to a limitation on a county's authority to require a cash bond before approving the construction of a pipeline.

Signed by governor

committee referral

billScore 30

HB 638: Relating to a requirement that certain water districts make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.

In committee

committee referral

billScore 30

HB 279: Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.

In committee

committee referral

billScore 30

HB 29: Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.

Signed by governor

committee referral

billScore 30

HB 143: Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address a failure by an operator to maintain an electrical power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Signed by governor

committee referral

billScore 30

SB 1150: Relating to the plugging of and reporting on inactive wells subject to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing an administrative penalty.

Signed

committee referral

billScore 30

HB 420: Relating to the meeting places for the board of directors of certain special districts.

In committee

committee referral

billScore 30

HB 16: Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.

In committee

committee referral

billScore 30

HB 310: Relating to the use of money transferred from the Texas water fund.

In committee

committee referral

billScore 30

SB 2037: Relating to permit application review and contested case procedures for environmental permits involving a project to construct or modify a liquefied natural gas export terminal; authorizing a fee.

Effective

committee referral