Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Natural Resources Committee May 7th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Natural Resources May 7th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Natural Resources Committee

The committee meeting engaged in a robust discussion regarding several key bills aimed at improving community services and infrastructure. Notably, the discussion surrounding SB4 highlighted concerns about funding allocations which were addressed by various members during the session. Public testimony was also a significant element of the meeting, particularly in relation to HB2214, where residents expressed their views on the proposed changes to community resources. The meeting concluded with a general consensus to forward the discussed bills to the next stage in the legislative process, reflecting a productive day of debate and collaboration.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas Senate Bill SB790

Filed
1/15/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/4/25  
Voted on by Senate
3/6/25  
Out of House Committee
5/19/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1055

Filed
2/3/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/15/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/29/25  
Out of House Committee
5/21/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1302

Filed
2/14/25  
Out of Senate Committee
3/18/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/10/25  
Out of House Committee
5/20/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to eligibility to use a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.
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Texas House Bill HB3115

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of House Committee
5/12/25  
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the authority of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District to regulate certain wells.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1504

Filed
2/20/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/16/25  
Out of House Committee
5/20/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1625

Filed
2/25/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/9/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/16/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the reporting of certain security incidents by public water systems to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Department of Information Resources.
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Texas Senate Bill SB1663

Filed
2/26/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/7/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/16/25  
Out of House Committee
5/20/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2692

Filed
3/13/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/28/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the filing of an appeal regarding certain water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
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Texas House Bill HB5671

Filed
4/11/25  
Out of House Committee
5/12/25  
Voted on by House
5/16/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District.
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Texas House Bill HB5693

Filed
4/29/25  
Out of House Committee
5/12/25  
Voted on by House
5/16/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.