HB 531 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 1059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the construction of certain assisted living facilities located within a floodplain in certain counties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate impervious cover around certain floodplains.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4039 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords; imposing civil penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 314 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to notice requirements for leased residential property, manufactured home lots, or commercial property located in a flood zone.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 772 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the location of pits used in the production of oil and gas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the issuance of a permit for a municipal solid waste landfill facility located in a special flood hazard area.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 13 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the notification of affected persons of certain releases of water from certain dams.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a commercial or residential property insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 478 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on flood control infrastructure for Harris County.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation and functions of the Lake Houston Watershed Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 970 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to notice requirements for a leased dwelling located in a floodplain.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 993 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to notice to a prospective residential tenant regarding flooding and flood insurance.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of flood coverage under insurance policies issued by surplus lines insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1382 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a residential property insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1658 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to seller's disclosure of certain residential real property conditions and related property insurance issues.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1942 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a commercial or residential property insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to salvage motor vehicles, including flood vehicles, and nonrepairable motor vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the information necessary to appropriately title certain flood damaged vehicles that have been repaired with federal financial assistance.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2956 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate impervious cover in certain floodplains.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3051 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to damage to a motor vehicle caused by the vehicle being flooded.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to notice to a prospective residential tenant regarding a dwelling that is located in a floodplain or that has been damaged by flooding.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an appropriation of money to the General Land Office from the economic stabilization fund for certain disaster recovery and flood mitigation projects.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3815 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a seller's disclosure notice for residential property regarding floodplains, flood pools, floodways, or reservoirs.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3839 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to requiring notices of property located in floodplains, flood pools, or reservoirs to be provided by sellers of real property and on subdivision plats.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4549 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the clearance of a ditch for the purpose of flood prevention by certain counties.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4568 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of floodplain maps in the permitting of certain solid waste facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HCR 118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house to create a joint interim committee to study the use of state and local partnerships and flood control infrastructure in general to help future-proof Texas against future flood events on a watershed basis.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HJR 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas resilience infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of resilience projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HJR 81 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 8 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 179 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on flood control infrastructure for Harris County.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to a seller's disclosure notice for residential property regarding floodplains, flood pools, floodways, or reservoirs.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 442 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a commercial or residential property insurance policy.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the reporting of information about the use of federal money for flood research, planning, and mitigation projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 640 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to notice requirements for leased residential property, manufactured home lots, or commercial property located in a flood zone.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to state policies and programs that affect the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 796 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a disclosure regarding flood coverage under a residential property insurance policy for areas susceptible to flooding.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 990 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the consideration of floodplain maps in the permitting of certain solid waste facilities.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to requiring notices of property located in floodplains, flood pools, or reservoirs to be provided by sellers of real property and on subdivision plats.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a permit for a municipal solid waste landfill facility located in a special flood hazard area.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1446 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to performance standards for certain aboveground storage tanks.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1815 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to notice to a prospective residential tenant regarding a dwelling that is located in a floodplain or that has been damaged by flooding.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2422 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the issuance of a permit for a municipal solid waste facility located in a 100-year floodplain.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SJR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 1257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to flood control storage requirements established by the Fort Bend County Drainage District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2334 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the imposition of a criminal penalty for the violation of a rule adopted or order issued under the Flood Control and Insurance Act in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3197 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on flood control infrastructure for Harris and Galveston Counties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3746 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 4230 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for flood control or mitigation projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 903 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving property used for flood control purposes or a dam.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on flood control infrastructure for Harris and Galveston Counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1777 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the imposition of a criminal penalty for the violation of a rule adopted or order issued under the Flood Control and Insurance Act.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 2155 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the issuance or amendment of a permit for a solid waste landfill facility or hazardous waste land disposal unit to be located in a special flood hazard area.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2454 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to flood control storage requirements established by the Fort Bend County Drainage District.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
HB 3340 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the administration and implementation of the Flood Control and Insurance Act; adding provisions subject to a civil or criminal penalty and affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1846 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the criminal penalty for violating the Flood Control and Insurance Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 3755 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the addition of flood control measures on the state highway system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1087 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to file a lien for the costs of abatement of a floodplain ordinance violation; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3024 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3148 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of windstorm and hail insurance policies by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association for property located in certain flood zones.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
HB 3636 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to safety measures for culverts or other similar flood or drainage systems maintained by governmental entities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1827 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to inspections of flood-prone areas by political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
HB 911 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to adoption of a temporary program for the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1579 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a county's removal of flood water resulting from a natural disaster in certain communities.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 2536 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the floodplain management account.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 4491 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a tax credit for eligible costs and expenses incurred during the rehabilitation of a historic structure located in a severely damaged or flooded census tract.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1288 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the floodplain management account.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1365 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to development regulations in certain flood-prone counties; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
SB 2428 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of Supplemental Environmental Projects to protect lands of significant natural resource and hazard mitigation value.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 684 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to state assistance for housing developments located in certain disaster areas and notice for certain housing developments.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 757 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to safety measures for culverts or other similar flood or drainage systems maintained by governmental entities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3073 80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the transfer of responsibility for the National Flood Insurance Program from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Texas Water Development Board and the administration and funding of the program.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1436 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the transfer of responsibility for the National Flood Insurance Program from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Texas Water Development Board and the administration and funding of the program and to the creation of a center to study elevation and related data; providing for the imposition of penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
SB 1583 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the prompt and efficient response to flooding and evacuations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
SB 1588 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to compliance by political subdivisions with the requirements and criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1481 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the offense of disobeying certain motor vehicle traffic warning devices.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 427 78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to leased property that is prone to flooding.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 543 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain restrictions on the delivery or installation of a new or used manufactured home in a flood-prone area.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1400 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to certain exemptions from requirements applicable to local permits.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2031 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2130 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the exemptions from requirements applicable to local permits.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2478 78-0 (2003)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to inverse condemnation cases.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3250 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to a study of flood control in certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 953 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 1645 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to inverse condemnation cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1832 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to flood insurance notice to residential tenants.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 516 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to participation of cities and counties in the National Flood Insurance Program.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2242 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to Attorney General providing services to conservation districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2481 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to certain restrictions on the delivery or installation of a new or used manufactured home in a flood-prone area.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2611 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to floodplain management and flood insurance; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3009 77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing counties to order a referendum on the increase or decrease of flood control taxes or the use of funds generated by flood control taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 936 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to floodplain management and flood insurance; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1168 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to authorizing counties to order a referendum on the increase or decrease of flood control taxes or the use of funds generated by flood control taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1417 76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the regulation of mariculture facilities in Aransas County.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2445 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to warnings or the dissemination of information to the public by governmental entities concerning flood events or flood conditions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2977 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the authority of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to certify that the discharge of a pollutant will not cause a violation of certain water quality standards under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and to certain authority of the railroad commission relating to water quality.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HR 583 76-0 (1999)
Author: Green, Rick
Honoring the brave men and women who provided assistance to residents of Harper, Caldwell, and Gonzales counties during the 1998 flood.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
HR 1370 76-0 (1999)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Honoring the men and women who provided aid and assistance during the October 1998 flood in Cuero and Victoria.
Reported enrolled
HB 62 69-0 (1985)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to prohibiting commercial solid waste facilities and injection wells for disposal of hazardous waste or industrial solid waste in flood-prone areas.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1897 69-0 (1985)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to application of flood control standards to development of land in certain political subdivisions.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn by author
HB 1898 69-0 (1985)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to submission and review by the Texas Department of Water Resources of certain project plans that include flood control.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn by author
HB 2061 69-0 (1985)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to adoption and enforcement of drainage design standards for flood control by certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2062 69-0 (1985)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to disclosure of flood plain status in contracts for sale of real property.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2254 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the taxation of certain property dedicated to flood control purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by s/c in public hearing
HR 299 69-0 (1985)
Author: Earley, Robert
Commending Texans who provided assistance during flooding in San Patricio County.
HB 1909 68-0 (1983)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the location in flood-prone areas of solid waste facilities or injection wells for disposal of hazardous or industrial solid waste.
House: State Affairs
Point of order sustained
SB 990 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the location in flood-prone areas of solid waste facilities or injection wells for disposal of hazardous or industrial solid waste.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 15 68-2 (1984)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to prohibiting solid waste facilities and injection wells for disposal of hazardous or industrial solid waste in flood-prone areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HJR 9 67-0 (1981)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Constitutional amendment to authorize property tax exemption to promote flood control.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
SR 604 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Directing the Senate Committee on Natural Resources to study problems relating to flooding and domestic water supply shortage in the Texas Gulf Coast region.
Senate: Natural Resources
HB 11 65-1 (1977)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 3 65-1 (1977)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HCR 34 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Memorializing congress to instruct the Federal Insurance Administration to remap the flood plan of certain counties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Signed by Governor
SB 615 64-0 (1975)
Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to notification of purchasers of real property located downstream from a dam or proposed site for a dam.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from subcommittee favorably
HB 347 63-0 (1973)
Author: Miller, Chris
Relating to the delineation and regulation of floodplains as defined in this Act and providing penalties and other remedies including enforcement by private persons; and declaring an emergency.
House: Natural Resources
Committee hearing date
HR 141 63-0 (1973)
Author: Miller, Chris
Creating an interim committee to make a study to provide new methods of delineating flood plain areas.
House: Environmental Affairs
SB 110 63-0 (1973)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to the delineation and regulation of floodplains as defined in this Act and providing penalties and other remedies including enforcement by private persons.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 1084 62-0 (1971)
Author: Allen, John
Relating to the definition of the National Flood Insurance Act.
SB 668 61-0 (1969)
Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne
Relating to securing for Texas citizens flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968; providing for flood control programs within the state.
SB 704 61-0 (1969)
Author: Connally, Wayne W.
Relating to the San Antonio River Authority to further define "flood plain" and "San Antonio River Basin"; including the study, designation and regulation of flood plains therein; including solid waste disposal as part of the District's sewage treatment powers within the San Antonio River Basin; providing for the study correcting and control of ground and surface water pollution within the San Antonio River Basin; providing for regulations, solid waste disposal for, water pollution, contracts, acquisition of property, and Board election by place.
SB 734 61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to securing for Texas citizens flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968; authorizing counties bordering on the Gulf of Mexico or the tidewater limits thereof to enact and enforce regulations relating to flood, or rising water prone, areas.
HB 1003 59-0 (1965)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Relating to authorizing the governing body of the Harris County Flood Control District to designate flood hazard areas.
SB 206 58-0 (1963)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to authorizing the governing body of the Harris County Flood Control District to designate flood hazard areas.
SB 427 58-0 (1963)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to authorizing the Texas Water Commission and the Red River Authority of Texas to study a conservation project on the North Fork of the Red River in Texas and provide funds therefor; limiting the Texas Water Development Board's financial participation.
HB 780 57-0 (1961)
Author: Burgess, Steve A. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the appropriation of funds to the State Soil Conservation Board for the development of work plans for watershed protection and flood prevention.
SB 316 56-0 (1959)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard | et. al.
Relating to authorizing counties, cities, water control and improvement districts, drainage districts and other political subdivisions to enter into contracts with soil conservation districts for the joint acquisition of right-of-ways or joint construction, or maintenance of dams, flood detention structures, canals, drains, levees and other improvements for flood control and drainage as related to flood control, and for making necessary outlets, and maintaining them.
HB 366 52-0 (1951)
Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury | et. al.
Relating to providing that the Commissioners Court of any county may enter into contracts for the accomplishment of plans and programs for flood control and soil conservation with the Federal Soil Conservation Service, State Soil Conservation Districts, State Extension Service, Conservation and Reclamation Districts, Drainage Districts, Water Control and Improvement Districts, Navigation Districts, Flood Control Districts, Levee Improvement Districts and Municipal Corporations.
SB 237 52-0 (1951)
Author: Tynan, Walter
Relating to providing that the Commissioners Court of any County in the State may enter into contracts for the accomplishment of plans and programs for flood control and soil conservation with certain agencies, and such agencies, districts and municipal corporations may be divided between the parties or delegated to either the County or to one or more of said agencies, districts, and municipal corporations for a specified period or until certain plans for programs are accomplished.
HB 24 51-0 (1949)
Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie" | et. al.
Relating to declaring the floods in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, and Goliad Counties, Texas, to be public calamities; authorizing a donation and grant to the San Antonio River Canal and Conservatory District; suspending all laws in conflict.
HB 361 47-0 (1941)
Author: Hobbs, M. A.
Relating to declaring the floods of Lavaca County, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to Lavaca County Flood Control District of one half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Lavaca County for flood control improvement and maintenance purposes.
HB 589 47-0 (1941)
Author: Burnaman, N. O.
Relating to declaring the floods of Newton County, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to Newton County Flood District of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Newton County for a period of ten (10) years for flood control improvements and maintenance purposes.
SJR 34 40-0 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Proposing an amendment authorizing the Legislature to provide by the donation of ad valorem taxes under certain restrictions, or otherwise, for the reclaiming of land from waters and floods, or the protection of lives and property from waters and floods in any territory within this State.
HB 198 38-2 (1923)
Author: Lewis, A. L.
Relating to authorizing any county or any political subdivision thereof, which has been created or which shall hereafter be created into a reclamation or conservation district, or any district composed of one or more counties which has been erected or that may hereafter be created as provided by law, or which has had its taxes remitted by the State for irrigation purposes or in aid thereof.
SB 125 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hopkins, Sr., George Milton
Relating to requiring the owner, agent or lessee of any land on which any stream is located which overflows its banks and floods the land of other persons under cultivation to keep the timber underbrush and drifts cleared out of the channels and off the shoals of such creek; creating a misdemeanor, prescribing a penalty, fixing damages and the venue of suits for the recovery thereof.
