Texas 89th Legislature
Water--conservation
5 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 10 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
5 bills require immediate attention
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district; increasing a penalty.
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to assess a fine for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction.
Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Water--conservation Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (16)
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to assess a fine for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction.
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to assess a fine for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction.
Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas.
Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas.
Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to the compensation of the directors of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.
Relating to the compensation of the directors of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.
Relating 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.
Relating 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.
Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district; increasing a penalty.
Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district; increasing a penalty.
Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.
Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.
Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the construction or alteration of residential or commercial buildings.
Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.
Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.
Relating to management plans adopted by groundwater conservation districts.
Relating to management plans adopted by groundwater conservation districts.
Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.
Relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on water--conservation passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 16 laws related to water--conservation. These bills were authored by 11 different legislators and address various aspects of water--conservation policy in Texas.
- Did water--conservation bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Water--conservation legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 8 House bills and 8 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most water--conservation bills?
- The leading authors of water--conservation legislation include Rep. Stan Gerdes (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Cesar Blanco (D) with 2 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on water--conservation issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for water--conservation legislation?
- Among the 16 water--conservation bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 10 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to water--conservation in Texas law?
- Water--conservation legislation frequently overlaps with Water, Special Districts & Authorities, Special Districts & Authorities--groundwater Conserve Dist.. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for water--conservation legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 10 of the 16 water--conservation bills (63%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on water--conservation policy.
- When do Texas water--conservation laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some water--conservation bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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