Texas 89th Legislature
Water--general
3 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 15 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
3 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 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--general Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (19)
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 treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use.
Relating to the treatment and beneficial use of fluid oil and gas waste and related material, including a limitation on liability for that treatment or use.
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
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 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 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 imposition of application fees for certain permits and permit amendments for the disposal of oil and gas waste.
Relating to imposition of application fees for certain permits and permit amendments for the disposal of oil and gas waste.
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 an exemption of the transfer of certain rights in water from certain disclosure requirements applicable to the transfer of certain interests in real property.
Relating to an exemption of the transfer of certain rights in water from certain disclosure requirements applicable to the transfer of certain interests in real property.
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--general passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 19 laws related to water--general. These bills were authored by 16 different legislators and address various aspects of water--general policy in Texas.
- Did water--general bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Water--general legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 13 Senate bills and 6 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most water--general bills?
- The leading authors of water--general legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 3 bills, Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D) with 2 bills, Rep. Cody Harris (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on water--general issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for water--general legislation?
- Among the 19 water--general 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--general in Texas law?
- Water--general legislation frequently overlaps with Water, Water--development, 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--general legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 15 of the 19 water--general bills (79%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on water--general policy.
- When do Texas water--general laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some water--general bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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