Texas 89th Legislature
Water Development Board, Texas
5 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 9 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
5 bills require immediate attention
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
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.
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All Bills (11)
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties.
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 making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
Relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas.
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on water development board, texas passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 11 laws related to water development board, texas. These bills were authored by 10 different legislators and address various aspects of water development board, texas policy in Texas.
- Did water development board, texas bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Water Development Board, Texas legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 7 Senate bills and 4 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most water development board, texas bills?
- The leading authors of water development board, texas legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Cesar Blanco (D) with 1 bills, Rep. Drew Darby (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on water development board, texas issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for water development board, texas legislation?
- Among the 11 water development board, texas bills enacted, 4 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 water development board, texas in Texas law?
- Water Development Board, Texas legislation frequently overlaps with Water, Water--development, Water--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for water development board, texas legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 9 of the 11 water development board, texas bills (82%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on water development board, texas policy.
- When do Texas water development board, texas laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some water development board, texas bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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