Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB2124 amends the Texas Water Code to extend the statutory deadline for the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee (TGPC) to publish its annual Joint Groundwater Monitoring and Contamination Report from April 1 to June 1. While this legislation relieves administrative pressure on state agencies, it creates a longer lag time for the public release of consolidated contamination data, affecting reputation management timelines and environmental due diligence cycles.
Sen. Judith Zaffirini·Senate Bill·Regular Session
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) • Texas Groundwater Protection Committee (TGPC)
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Standard regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review during normal business planning.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
No changes required. Standard Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and vendor contracts remain unaffected. However, for M&A and Real Estate transactions, Counsel should advise environmental consultants that the consolidated "Joint Report" will now be two months less current. Due diligence contracts should specify that consultants must query live agency databases (e.g., TCEQ Central Registry) rather than relying on the annual summary report.
No changes required. No new certifications or personnel are mandated.
No changes to business submissions.
No impact. The Legislative Budget Board anticipates no fiscal implication to the State or local governments, and no fee increases are authorized by this bill.
The "Data Latency" Gap.
The law effectively sanctions a five-month lag (January 1 to June 1) between the close of a reporting year and the publication of the consolidated report.
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This bill's path through the Texas Legislature
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Common questions about SB2124
SB2124 amends the Texas Water Code to extend the statutory deadline for the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee (TGPC) to publish its annual Joint Groundwater Monitoring and Contamination Report from April 1 to June 1. While this legislation relieves administrative pressure on state agencies, it creates a longer lag time for the public release of consolidated contamination data, affecting reputation management timelines and environmental due diligence cycles.
SB2124 was authored by Texas Senator Judith Zaffirini during the Regular Session.
SB2124 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 30, 2025.
SB2124 is enforced by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Groundwater Protection Committee (TGPC).
The regulatory priority for SB2124 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB2124 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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Key dates for SB2124: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
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