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HB 1646 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2941 88-0 (2023) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to require water pollution abatement plans for certain pipelines; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 2379 88-0 (2023) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Harris, Caroline
Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | TRAVIS COUNTY | Water--General | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 242 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to require water pollution abatement plans from certain facilities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1801 87-0 (2021) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2863 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the storage and recovery of water in a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | ALLIANCE REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY | BUDA, CITY OF | CANYON REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | KYLE, CITY OF | SAN MARCOS, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4489 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1441 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Lopez, Ray
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 | City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
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 | ATASCOSA COUNTY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
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 | City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | NEW BRAUNFELS, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 817 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS
HB 1044 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al. Relating to permits for certain injection wells that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | TRINITY AQUIFER
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Rights
HB 1594 86-0 (2019) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al. Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of groundwater availability in certain counties. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | TRINITY AQUIFER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1806 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: 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 | BEXAR COUNTY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | KENDALL COUNTY | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
HB 1904 86-0 (2019) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 2729 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina
Sponsor: 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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
HB 3264 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of groundwater conditions in certain counties. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee | BELL COUNTY | BURNET COUNTY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | MILAM COUNTY | TRAVIS COUNTY | TRINITY AQUIFER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 3320 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to require water pollution abatement plans from certain facilities regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas
HB 3656 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew
Sponsor: 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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | Water--Rights
HB 4002 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to a contested case hearing to identify a sensitive feature related to an Edwards Aquifer protection plan. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4110 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to a study evaluating and making recommendations for the regulation of on-site sewage disposal systems in the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
SB 483 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to permits for certain injection wells that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | TRINITY AQUIFER
SB 520 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | NEW BRAUNFELS, CITY OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 655 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS
SB 881 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
SB 911 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the supervision of water districts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 | ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | BORDER | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TRINITY AQUIFER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 1170 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer by certain entities. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs | EDWARDS AQUIFER | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 1726 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of groundwater conditions in certain counties. Senate: Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Water & Rural Affairs | BELL COUNTY | BURNET COUNTY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | MILAM COUNTY | TRAVIS COUNTY | TRINITY AQUIFER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 3036 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Tracy | et. al. Relating to permits for the discharge of waste or pollutants into water that flows into certain areas of the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. House: Environmental Regulation Placed on General State Calendar | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS
HB 3333 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to permits for certain injection wells that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars | BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | TRINITY AQUIFER
HB 3467 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing discharges of sewage effluent into any water in the contributing or recharge zone of the San Antonio or Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS
SB 1796 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing discharges of sewage effluent into any water in the contributing or recharge zone of the San Antonio or Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS
HB 340 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources | BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | UVALDE COUNTY
HB 2046 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to a study evaluating and making recommendations for wastewater management in the contributing zone of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3538 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to minimum pollution removal requirements on storm water discharge within the Edwards Aquifer in certain circumstances. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
SB 1024 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a study evaluating and making recommendations for wastewater management in the contributing zone of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1532 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13 | BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 1745 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to minimum pollution removal requirements for certain stormwater discharges in the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources No action taken in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 1007 82-0 (2011) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the appointment of a conservator for and authorizing the dissolution of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker | BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TRINITY AQUIFER
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 1752 82-0 (2011) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the appointment of a conservator for and authorizing the dissolution of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker | BEXAR METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TRINITY AQUIFER
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GUADALUPE RIVER | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAN ANTONIO RIVER | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 3602 82-0 (2011) Author: Garza, John Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS
SB 467 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 853 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1148 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Water--General | Water--Rights
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GUADALUPE RIVER | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | GULF OF MEXICO | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAN ANTONIO RIVER | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 595 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing discharges of sewage effluent into any water in the contributing or recharge zone of the San Antonio or Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | SEWAGE SLUDGE
HB 1508 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Committee report sent to Calendars | BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1741 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the recharge of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee | BEXAR-MEDINA-ATASCOSA COUNTIES WATER CONTROL & IMPROVE DIST | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1981 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Water--General
HB 2414 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Water--General
SB 822 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing discharges of sewage effluent into any water in the contributing or recharge zone of the San Antonio or Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | SEWAGE SLUDGE
SB 1099 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1299 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Water--General
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | MEDINA COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | UVALDE COUNTY | Water--Development
HB 3039 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing discharges of treated wastewater into or adjacent to any water in the contributing or recharge zone of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | PERMITS
HB 3098 80-0 (2007) Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the fees imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in connection with plans that are subject to review and approval under the commission's rules for the protection of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--General | Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
HB 2409 77-0 (2001) Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to restrictions on artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
SB 1069 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to restrictions on artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--General
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Environment--Water | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--Rights
HR 942 76-0 (1999) Author: Counts, David Establishing the intent of the Texas House regarding groundwater from the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Reported enrolled | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--General | Water--Rights
SCR 63 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Expressing the intent that the 76th Legislature did not intend that groundwaters from an aquifer other than the Edwards Aquifer be available for use for the artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Withdrawn from intent calendar | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SR 977 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Expressing the intent of the legislature concerning the artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 1016 75-0 (1997) Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to fees imposed for certain plans subject to Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission approval under the commission's rules for the protection of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 392 75-0 (1997) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to fees imposed for certain plans subject to Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission approval under the commission's rules for the protection of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 1989 74-0 (1995) Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the underground storage of appropriated water incidental to a beneficial use. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately | BEXAR COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | HAYS COUNTY | KINNEY COUNTY | MEDINA COUNTY | State Finances--Appropriations | UVALDE COUNTY | Water--General
HB 2890 74-0 (1995) Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the management of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Point of order sustained | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Water--General
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3098 74-0 (1995) Author: Siebert, Bill Relating to permitted withdrawals of water by a military base from the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Water--Rights
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 | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3236 74-0 (1995) Author: Corte, Frank | et. al. Relating to the management of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker | DOWNSTREAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Water--General
SB 985 74-0 (1995) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the appropriation and regulation of State water for beneficial use, including underground storage or recharge of State water in aquifers, other than that portion of Edwards Aquifer in Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Bexar, Comal and Hays Counties. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | BEXAR COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | HAYS COUNTY | KINNEY COUNTY | MEDINA COUNTY | State Finances--Appropriations | UVALDE COUNTY | Water--General
SB 1025 74-0 (1995) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to fees imposed for certain plans subject to Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission approval under the commission's rules for the protection of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 1460 74-0 (1995) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to changing certain dates in law related to the management of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Water--General
HB 1792 73-0 (1993) Author: Linebarger, Libby | et. al. Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Edwards Aquifer Water Resource Management Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer; granting the power of eminent domain; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD | EDWARDS AQUIFER WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1795 73-0 (1993) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to the service area for a municipal drainage utility system. House: Natural Resources Postponed in committee | City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER
HB 1796 73-0 (1993) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to extension beyond a municipality's boundaries of certain municipal regulations to protect water quality. House: Natural Resources Postponed in committee | City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water
HB 1810 73-0 (1993) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the appropriation of state water for recharging certain underground freshwater bearing sands and aquifers. House: Natural Resources Referred directly to subcommittee by chair | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Water--Rights
HB 1813 73-0 (1993) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to appropriate state water for recharging certain underground fresh water bearing sands and aquifers. House: Natural Resources Considered in Calendars | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 2785 73-0 (1993) Author: Counts, David Relating to the management of spring flow from the Edwards Aquifer and to the increase of the recharge to and the conservation of the water taken from the Edwards Aquifer located in Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Bexar, Hays and Comal Counties, Texas. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | BEXAR COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | HAYS COUNTY | KINNEY COUNTY | MEDINA COUNTY | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | UVALDE COUNTY | Water--Rights
HB 2801 73-0 (1993) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to the regional management of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Water--Rights
HCR 148 73-0 (1993) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Directing the attorney general of Texas to appear before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the entire State of Texas, to advocate the position "that federal agencies should cooperate with state and local agencies to resolve water resource issues in concert with conservation of Endangered Species." House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | Animals | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDWARDS AQUIFER | ENDANGERED SPECIES | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Water--Development
SB 965 73-0 (1993) Author: Sims, Bill
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the authority of the Upper Guadalupe River Authority to appropriate state water for recharging certain underground fresh water bearing sands and aquifers. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 987 73-0 (1993) Author: Turner, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the service area for a municipal drainage utility system. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 | City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER
SB 988 73-0 (1993) Author: Turner, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to extension beyond a municipality's boundaries of certain municipal regulations to protect water quality. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar | City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water
SB 1304 73-0 (1993) Author: Sims, Bill Relating to the appropriation of state water for recharge of certain water bearing sands and aquifers, except the Edwards Aquifer in Kinney, Uvalde, Medina, Bexar, Comal and Hays Counties. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | BEXAR COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | HAYS COUNTY | KINNEY COUNTY | MEDINA COUNTY | UVALDE COUNTY | Water--Rights
SB 1320 73-0 (1993) Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al. Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Edwards Aquifer Water Resource Management Authority and the management of the Edwards Aquifer; granting the power of eminent domain; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to special subcommittee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD | EDWARDS AQUIFER WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 | BONDS | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | EDWARDS AQUIFER LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UVALDE COUNTY UNDERGROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HB 2437 72-0 (1991) Author: Linebarger, Libby Relating to the organizational structure and management of the Edwards Underground Water Districts; providing for the development and implementation of a region wide water use efficiency program and emergency water conservation plan within the boundaries of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2602 72-0 (1991) Author: Linebarger, Libby | et. al. Relating to regulation of groundwater in the Edwards Aquifer by the Texas Water Commission; providing criminal penalties. House: Natural Resources Coauthor Authorized | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER WATER ADMINISTRATION ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER COMMISSION | Water--Rights
HB 2689 72-0 (1991) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to water conservation, water management, and drought reduction programs and the prevention of waste in the Edwards Aquifer region and the Guadalupe, San Antonio, and Nueces River basins; and providing penalties. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Water--General
HB 2698 72-0 (1991) Author: Cate, Tom Relating to the creation, dissolution, powers and duties of underground water conservation districts and management and conservation of the Edwards Aquifer. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation
HB 2735 72-0 (1991) Author: Linebarger, Libby Relating to the preservation of water quality in the Colorado River, establishing a non degradation policy in undeveloped and urban watersheds, establishing ordinance and rule making powers and enforcement obligations for state, district, and local government, providing for data collection and monitoring, establishing fees, penalties, and utility charges, and providing for citizen suits for injunctive relief. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | BARTON SPRINGS-COLORADO RIVER PROTECTION ACT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Water--General
SB 350 72-0 (1991) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the burning of certain hazardous material in an industrial furnace located in the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone or the Edwards Aquifer transition zone. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste
SB 1242 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to regulation of groundwater in the Edwards Aquifer by the Texas Water Commission; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER WATER ADMINISTRATION ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER COMMISSION | Water--Rights
SB 1364 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al. Relating to the organizational structure and management of the Edwards Underground Water Districts; providing for the development and implementation of a region wide water use efficiency program and emergency water conservation plan within the boundaries of the Edwards Aquifer. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1376 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the preservation of water quality in the Colorado River, establishing a non-degradation policy in certain undeveloped and urban watersheds, establishing obligations for the assessment of water quality by the Water Commission, the Lower Colorado River Authority, the City of Austin, and the Barton Springs-Aquifer Underground Conservation District, requiring the adoption of ordinances and ensuring representation of areas on bodies governed by such ordinances, limiting appeals of such ordinances, limiting the expenditure of state and federal funds for certain projects in certain areas, establishing standards and limitations on wastewater treatment and sewer line location, limitations on the creation of certain districts, and declaring an emergency. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee | BARTON SPRINGS-COLORADO RIVER PROTECTION ACT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Water--General
SB 1377 72-0 (1991) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to water conservation, water management, and drought reduction programs and the prevention of waste in the Edwards Aquifer region and the Guadalupe, San Antonio, and Nueces River basins; and providing penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in subcommittee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Water--General
SB 1404 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to water conservation, water management, and drought reduction programs and the prevention of waste in the Edwards Aquifer region and the Guadalupe, San Antonio, and Nueces River basins; and providing penalties. Senate: Natural Resources No action taken in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Water--General
HB 2771 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral | et. al. Relating to regulation of groundwater in the Edwards Aquifer by the Texas Water Commission; providing criminal penalties. House: Natural Resources Pending in committee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER WATER ADMINISTRATION ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER COMMISSION | Water--Rights
SB 1441 71-0 (1989) Author: Krier, Cynthia | et. al. Relating to regulation of groundwater in the Edwards Aquifer by the Texas Water Commission; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Special Subcommittee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER WATER ADMINISTRATION ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER COMMISSION | Water--Rights
SCR 157 71-0 (1989) Author: Krier, Cynthia | et. al. Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker to appoint a Special Committee on the Edwards Aquifer. House: House Administration
Senate: Administration
Referred to House Administration | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | Interim Studies
HB 1320 64-0 (1975) Author: Cartwright, Donald Relating to reports by the commissioners courts of certain counties concerning the protection of the Edwards Aquifer, as defined in this Act, from pollution. House: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources | County Government--General | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water
HB 1321 64-0 (1975) Author: Cartwright, Donald
Sponsor: Lombardino, Frank
Requiring the Texas Water Quality Board to hold public hearings concerning the protection of Edwards Aquifer, as defined by this Act, from pollution. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1322 64-0 (1975) Author: Cartwright, Donald Relating to the establishment of a public information file on the Edwards Aquifer, as defined in this Act. House: Natural Resources Referred to Committee on Natural Resources | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1734 64-0 (1975) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, and financing of the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Protection Board. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER RECHARGE ZONE PROTECTION BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed


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