Texas 89th Legislature
Water & Sewer Service
4
Bills Enacted
4
Bill Authors
2 bills (50%) have bipartisan support.
Water & Sewer Service Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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4 days with filingsNov 12 - Jan 15
2
House Bills
2
Senate Bills
4
Regular
75%
Republican
25%
Democrat
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
moderate4
Cost Impact
medium1
low3
Leading Authors
All Bills (4)
HB685
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.
Author: Cecil BellRegular Session
HB1318
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
Author: Ryan GuillenRegular Session
SB740
Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.
Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.
Author: Charles PerryRegular Session
SB790
Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Author: Carol AlvaradoRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on water & sewer service passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 4 laws related to water & sewer service. These bills were authored by 4 different legislators and address various aspects of water & sewer service policy in Texas.
- Did water & sewer service bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Water & Sewer Service legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 House bills and 2 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most water & sewer service bills?
- The leading authors of water & sewer service legislation include Sen. Carol Alvarado (D) with 1 bills, Rep. Cecil Bell (R) with 1 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on water & sewer service issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for water & sewer service legislation?
- Among the 4 water & sewer service bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 4 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to water & sewer service in Texas law?
- Water & Sewer Service legislation frequently overlaps with Utilities, Utilities--water & Sewer, Utilities--general. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for water & sewer service legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 4 water & sewer service bills (50%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on water & sewer service policy.
- When do Texas water & sewer service laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some water & sewer service 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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