Texas 89th Legislature
Water--development
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 11 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 bills require immediate attention
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.
Water--development Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (17)
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
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 regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue.
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations.
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 authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities.
Relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an interlocal contract with certain governmental entities to participate in water research or planning activities.
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.
Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.
Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.
Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.
Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.
Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.
Relating to the review and updating by the Texas Water Development Board of guidance principles and rules related to certain plans adopted or approved by the board.
Relating to the review and updating by the Texas Water Development Board of guidance principles and rules related to certain plans adopted or approved by the board.
Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.
Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.
Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.
Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.
Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.
Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on water--development passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 17 laws related to water--development. These bills were authored by 14 different legislators and address various aspects of water--development policy in Texas.
- Did water--development bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Water--development legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 13 Senate bills and 4 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most water--development bills?
- The leading authors of water--development legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Peter Flores (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Schwertner (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on water--development issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for water--development legislation?
- Among the 17 water--development bills enacted, 2 have critical compliance urgency and 7 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to water--development in Texas law?
- Water--development legislation frequently overlaps with Water, Water--general, Water Development Board, Texas. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for water--development legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 11 of the 17 water--development bills (65%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on water--development policy.
- When do Texas water--development laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some water--development bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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