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Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
In committee
SB 616Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Out of committee
SB 1169Relating 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 612Relating 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 29Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Out of committee
SB 2406Relating 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 2407Relating 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 1583Relating to management plans adopted by groundwater conservation districts.
Out of committee
HB 2692Relating to the San Antonio River Authority.
Out of committee
HB 2712Relating to test years used for ratemaking purposes by certain water and sewer utilities.
Out of committee
HB 4158Relating to the compensation of the directors of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.
Out of committee
HB 2694Relating 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 2476Relating to transfer of the ownership rights of the Woodlawn Water Supply Corporation to the Angelina and Neches River Authority.
Out of committee
HB 156Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the protection of certain water facilities from catastrophes.
In committee
HB 2080Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Out of committee
HB 157Relating to the production by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an annual report on public drinking water supply systems.
In committee
SB 2124Relating to publication of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee's annual report.
Out of committee
SB 1662Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing.
Out of committee
HB 5320Relating 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 565Relating 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 1663Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.
Out of committee
HB 2078Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas.
Out of committee
SB 1302Relating to eligibility to use a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.
Out of committee
HB 1520Relating 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 1532Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.
Out of committee
SB 971Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.
Out of committee
HB 279Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.
Out of committee
HB 1535Relating 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 5560Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district; increasing a penalty.
Out of committee
HB 310Relating to the use of money transferred from the Texas water fund.
In committee
HB 5651Relating 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 1633Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit or permit amendment.
Out of committee
SB 740Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.
Out of committee
HB 365Relating 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 2204Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.
Out of committee
HB 2970Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.
Out of committee
HB 5655Relating 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 391Relating to board of directors meeting locations of certain special districts.
Out of committee
HB 5659Relating to the procedural requirements applicable to interbasin transfers of water involving the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District.
Out of committee
HB 5662Relating 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 420Relating to the meeting places for the board of directors of certain special districts.
Out of committee
HB 1689Relating to the use of certain groundwater export fees collected by a groundwater conservation district.
Out of committee
HB 422Relating 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 4630Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Out of committee
SB 1243Relating to the dissolution of a public utility agency.
Out of committee
HB 516Relating to notice of a water service interruption provided by public water systems in unincorporated areas of certain counties.
In committee
SB 1169Relating to the provision of water or sewer service by public entities operating jointly or concurrently.
Out of committee
HB 5672Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.
Out of committee
SB 1055Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Out of committee
SB 2662Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Out of committee
SB 790Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Out of committee
SB 1261Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.
Out of committee
HB 5693Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.
Out of committee
HB 638Relating to a requirement that certain water districts make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.
Out of committee
SB 863Relating 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 685Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.
Out of committee
SB 7Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Out of committee
HB 5671Relating to the election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District.
Out of committee
HB 4530Relating to water rights placed in the Texas Water Trust and the Texas Water Bank.
Out of committee
HB 1690Relating to an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of a groundwater conservation district.
Out of committee
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.
Out of committee
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.
Out of committee
HB 1089Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Out of committee
HB 1238Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.
Out of committee
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.
Out of committee
HB 1318Relating 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 1967Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.
Out of committee
SB 3044Relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.
Out of committee
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.
Out of committee
SB 1504Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.
Out of committee
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.
Out of committee
HB 937Relating to the procedure by which certain special districts are required to provide notice of certain matters.
In committee
HB 1050Relating to the award of attorney's fees in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district.
In committee
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