Texas 89th Legislature
Edwards Aquifer
2
Bills Enacted
2
Bill Authors
1 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Edwards Aquifer Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Dec 13
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2 days with filingsDec 13 - Jan 22
2
Senate Bills
2
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate2
Cost Impact
low2
Leading Authors
1
1
Enforcing Agencies
All Bills (2)
SB616
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
Author: Charles SchwertnerRegular Session
SB863
Relating to water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer and to the use of certain reclaimed water in an aquifer storage and recovery project.
Relating to water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer and to the use of certain reclaimed water in an aquifer storage and recovery project.
Author: Charles PerryRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on edwards aquifer passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 2 laws related to edwards aquifer. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of edwards aquifer policy in Texas.
- Did edwards aquifer bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Edwards Aquifer legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most edwards aquifer bills?
- The leading authors of edwards aquifer legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on edwards aquifer issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for edwards aquifer legislation?
- Among the 2 edwards aquifer bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 2 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to edwards aquifer in Texas law?
- Edwards Aquifer legislation frequently overlaps with Water--general, Environment--water, Special Districts & Authorities. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for edwards aquifer legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 1 of the 2 edwards aquifer bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on edwards aquifer policy.
- When do Texas edwards aquifer laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some edwards aquifer bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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