Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Natural Resources Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources

House Natural Resources Committee

The meeting of the committee involved extensive discussions on multiple bills related to water management and resources in Texas, particularly emphasizing the importance of legislative measures to enhance the conservation and management of groundwater resources. Representative Romero laid out HB4530, which aims to expand the Texas Water Trust to include groundwater rights, enabling voluntary dedication for conservation and addressing the regulatory gaps that currently exist. The bill received support as it seeks to clarify the processes for groundwater donations, thus promoting effective water management strategies across the state.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4530

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the dedication and management of water rights placed in the Texas Water Trust.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4931

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB5559

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB5560

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district; increasing a penalty.