SB 1687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer by certain entities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1479 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the transfer of certain permitted irrigation water rights related to a certain portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1806 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer by certain entities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2729 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, InaSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the administration, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3644 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to transfer of irrigation water rights allowed by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
HB 3656 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the transfer of certain permitted irrigation water rights related to a certain portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1647 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the administration, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 2867 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the contracts of the Edwards Aquifer recharge, storage, and recovery projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1336 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the powers and duties, the construction of laws, and the election dates of certain groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 822 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority's power to regulate the transportation of groundwater out of certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2701 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority's regulation of wells with limited production capabilities.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3879 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain groundwater withdrawals allowed by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority's regulation of wells with limited production capabilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 814 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority's power to regulate the transportation of groundwater out of certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1279 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2760 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1595 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1625 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1741 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the recharge of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3136 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the purposes for which certain counties may use local hotel occupancy tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4153 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to an exemption from permitting requirements of the Edwards Aquifer Authority for certain wells owned by a charitable organization.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4762 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the territory of and the validation of certain governmental acts and proceedings of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4776 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to certain rights of a person who holds an irrigation permit issued by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
SB 2102 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an exemption from permitting requirements of the Edwards Aquifer Authority for certain wells owned by a charitable organization.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 2459 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the study and assessment of the transport of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the management of the water resources of the state, including the protection of instream flows and freshwater inflows, and to the management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 1292 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the authority.
House: Natural Resources
Postponed
HB 3393 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the issuance of groundwater permits by the Edwards Aquifer Authority to persons who establish that they beneficially used groundwater during a certain period.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3848 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 3 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the development, management, and preservation of the water resources of the state; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
SB 585 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the authority of the Edwards Aquifer Authority to adopt rules relating to fire control.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 659 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the maximum permitted withdrawals and critical period management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1341 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3571 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the consolidation of the Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District into the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
SB 3 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the development and management of the water resources of the state, including the creation of a groundwater conservation district; imposing fees and providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1857 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the consolidation of the Kinney County Groundwater Conservation District into the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 41 79-1 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the maximum permitted withdrawals and critical period management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 24 79-1 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the maximum permitted withdrawals and critical period management of groundwater in the area regulated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and to the operations and oversight of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
HB 3339 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to powers and duties of the Edwards Aquifer Authority to manage the Edwards Aquifer including groundwater withdrawals, permitting, demand management and transfers.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3586 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to powers and duties of the Edwards Aquifer Authority to manage and protect the Edwards Aquifer, the board of directors of the Edwards Aquifer Authority, and revenue bonding authority.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
SB 1562 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to the transportation of groundwater withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer and to transfers of permits issued by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1703 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to powers and duties of the Edwards Aquifer Authority to manage the Edwards Aquifer including groundwater withdrawals, permitting, demand management and transfers.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1914 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to powers and duties of the Edwards Aquifer Authority to manage and protect the Edwards Aquifer, the board of directors of the Edwards Aquifer Authority, and revenue bonding authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 42 78-1 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the powers and duties of the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 570 77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to the Edwards Aquifer Authority's fees on water rights holders in the Guadalupe River Basin.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1389 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the classification of the use of water for the irrigation of horticultural products for purposes of regulation by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Subcommittee members named
HB 1540 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Subcommittee members named
HB 3404 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the classification of the use of water for purposes of fees and regulations imposed by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3535 77-0 (2001)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to rulemaking procedures for the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2916 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2987 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to modification of district lines for the election of directors for the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HR 910 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David
Directing the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to create a select committee to study the regulation of the Edwards Aquifer region.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1565 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1755 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to modification of district lines for the election of directors for the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SR 928 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Directing the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to create a select committee to review the regulation of the Edwards Aquifer.
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered in public hearing
HB 208 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the appointment of committees to advise or assist the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1064 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the management of the Edwards Aquifer and the powers and duties of the Edwards Underground Water District.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3042 74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the administration, powers, duties and operations of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer; and amending Chapter 626, Acts of the 73rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1993.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 3189 74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the board of directors of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 418 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the management of the Edwards Aquifer and the powers and duties of the Edwards Underground Water District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
SB 1477 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer; granting the power of eminent domain; authorizing the issuance of bonds; providing civil and administrative penalties; and validating the creation of the Uvalde County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
