HB 152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of groundwater conditions in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the procedure by which a state agency may issue an opinion that a watercourse is navigable.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 303 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to testing for lead contamination in public school drinking water.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 374 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to best management practices for aggregate production operations.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the publication of pathogen-related fresh water data by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to certain reports created by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the provision of technical assistance by the Texas Water Development Board to an interregional planning council.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 1885 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas.
House: Land & Resource Management
Received from the House
HB 1904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of the water infrastructure fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to relieving regional water planning groups of certain duties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1949 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2038 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2095 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to water research conducted by The University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to the authority of certain water planning entities to hold an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference call.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 2166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2225 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the powers and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department regarding the Texas Water Trust.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2350 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance provided to political subdivisions by the Texas Water Development Board for water resource restoration projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 2619 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the creation and administration of the On-The-Ground Conservation Program by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 2710 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, RhettaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption to the cancellation of a water right for nonuse.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2716 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to recommendations made by the Parks and Wildlife Department and intervention by the Parks and Wildlife Department in matters regarding certain permits.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 2780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the safety of aboveground storage tanks.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to public-private partnerships to design, develop, finance, construct, and receive financial assistance for certain water-related projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to procedural requirements for the review of a contractual rate charged for the furnishing of raw or treated water or water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the proposal by the Texas Water Development Board of a process to identify and evaluate multiregional water supply projects.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 3176 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to certain improvements made to certain land subject to inundation.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authorization for certain land applications and disposal of dairy waste.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3683 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to standards for water management in certain areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3801 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to desired future conditions for groundwater that are declared unreasonable.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 4036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4204 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report on the water level of Falcon Lake in Zapata and Starr Counties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 4228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding a plan to protect water treatment facilities from catastrophe.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4478 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to planning and financial responsibility requirements for certain aggregate production operations; providing for the imposition of an administrative penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HJR 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the water infrastructure resiliency fund and the critical infrastructure resiliency fund to assist in the financing of certain infrastructure projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 531 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of the water infrastructure fund.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to an inventory of dams controlled by river authorities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the confidentiality of the identity of certain landowners who participate in a State Soil and Water Conservation Board program to manage or eradicate an invasive species.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 669 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to certain reports created by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the provision of technical assistance by the Texas Water Development Board to an interregional planning council.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 900 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the safety of storage vessels.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 997 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Harris, Cody
Relating to procedural requirements for the review of a contractual rate charged for the furnishing of raw or treated water or water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1039 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the creation and administration of the On-The-Ground Conservation Program by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1176 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to relieving regional water planning groups of certain duties.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1314 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a person obtaining a surety bond before filing a suit against a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of a hospital to drill a water well for the purpose of producing water for use in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1723 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to recommendations made by the Parks and Wildlife Department and intervention by the Parks and Wildlife Department in matters regarding certain permits.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1746 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to financial assistance provided to political subdivisions by the Texas Water Development Board for nature-based water quality enhancement projects.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain stream segments or assessment units.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to desired future conditions for groundwater that are declared unreasonable.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
HB 136 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.
Filed
HB 57 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
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 137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to reports by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality about dams that have certain hazard classifications.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the procedure by which a state agency may issue an opinion that a watercourse is navigable.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
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 488 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the protection of public freshwater areas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 720 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to appropriations of water for recharge of aquifers and use in aquifer storage and recovery projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 721 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the duty of the Texas Water Development Board to conduct studies of and prepare and submit reports on aquifer storage and recovery and aquifer recharge projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 722 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 723 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water availability models for certain river basins.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 724 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the discharge, diversion, and transfer or other reuse of treated brackish groundwater and return flows derived from treated brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 726 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
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 807 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the state and regional water planning process.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 907 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; increasing a fee; increasing administrative penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; increasing an administrative penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 909 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to best management practices for aggregate production operations.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 969 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate the removal by a landowner of noxious or invasive plant species or brush species detrimental to water conservation from the landowner's property.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 990 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the effects of the construction of a border wall on storm drainage and other environmental matters in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to testing for lead contamination in public school drinking water.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1267 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed or imposed for violations of laws protecting drinking water, public water supplies, and bodies of water.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
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
HB 1617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the deadline by which the Texas Water Development Board is required to identify and designate brackish groundwater production zones for certain areas of the state.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 1671 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to water quality protection areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the Texas resilience infrastructure fund; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1868 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rural Water Advisory Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
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
HB 1983 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the duties of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 2023 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2098 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the effects of the construction of a border wall on water quality in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to franchise tax, oil production tax, and gas production tax incentives for certain desalination facility operations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2710 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
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 2771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the discharge into water in this state of produced water, hydrostatic test water, and gas plant effluent resulting from certain oil and gas activities.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a study of the effects of building requirements on the use of water conservation technology.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2939 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the operation of certain aggregate production operations.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2957 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3053 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide produced water for recycling.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, AlexSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to requirements for programs of water conservation and water conservation plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3385 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas publish maps of pipeline evacuation zones.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3480 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the disclosure of the composition of fluids and materials transported by pipelines regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the creation of a wet debris study group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3600 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality adoption of a streamlined regulatory program for certain aggregate production operations.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3805 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the funding of certain ship channel improvements; authorizing the Texas Transportation Commission to issue revenue bonds.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 3998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the transfer of the administration of surface water rights permitting from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Texas Water Development Board and the regulation of groundwater; authorizing fees; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a wet debris work group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
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
HB 4570 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the appointment of directors of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 4743 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the creation of the Uvalde Water Trust.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
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 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
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 396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to funding of certain flood-related projects by the Texas Water Development Board and the reporting and administration of certain flood-related projects by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the effects of the construction of a border wall on storm drainage and other environmental matters in this state.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed or imposed for violations of laws protecting drinking water, public water supplies, and bodies of water.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
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 724 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water availability models for certain river basins.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
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
SB 900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: 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
SB 912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the suspension of operations of water districts that have failed to follow a court order or administrative directive by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 942 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 970 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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 1030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the duty of a water supply system to provide certain information to consumers regarding fluoride in drinking water.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1041 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the deadline by which the Texas Water Development Board is required to identify and designate brackish groundwater production zones for certain areas of the state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the dissolution of certain general law districts.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to an appropriation of money from the general revenue fund to the State Soil and Water Conservation Board for the purpose of eradicating Carrizo cane, contingent on the receipt of federal funds for the same purpose.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1294 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to water-related exemptions from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the inclusion of water filling stations in the sales and use tax exemption for water-efficient products.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
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 1574 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the duties of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1585 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue permits for the discharge into water in this state of produced water, hydrostatic test water, and gas plant effluent resulting from certain oil and gas activities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
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
SB 1696 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations; requiring a permit; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
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
SB 1836 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the discharge, diversion, and transfer or other reuse of treated brackish groundwater and return flows derived from treated brackish groundwater.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct background checks.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide treated produced water to aquifer storage and recovery project operators.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the matters to be considered in developing the state water plan.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for failure to register certain aggregate production operations with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to best management practices for aggregate production operations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; increasing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2278 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2331 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to requirements for programs of water conservation and water conservation plans.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2394 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
SJR 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Flood Plan Implementation Fund to assist in the financing of certain flood-related projects and the transfer to that fund of money from the economic stabilization fund.
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
SJR 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the regulation of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water facilities in certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 173 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain rainwater harvesting; providing administrative penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational license.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 174 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 352 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the procedure by which a state agency may issue an opinion that a watercourse is navigable.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 544 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of the rural water assistance fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 605 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the consideration by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the economic impact of an appropriation of state water in determining whether to grant an application for the appropriation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 614 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 641 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 1264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the concurrent jurisdiction of certain municipal courts in certain criminal cases punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1334 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation on the property of a rainwater harvesting system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1625 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedures for the enforcement by the General Land Office of the Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 1991.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1862 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 1863 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2005 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the Texas Water Development Board to conduct studies of and prepare and submit reports on aquifer storage and recovery.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 2127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the authority of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to regulate certain water wells.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2204 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for construction contracts for certain water supply projects, treatment works, and flood control measures.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the deadline for adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 2377 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to testing for lead contamination in public school drinking water.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2476 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to approval by the comptroller of public accounts of certain contingent fee legal services contracts entered into by public agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2716 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a study by the Department of Agriculture of the transfer of water from the Mississippi River.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 2725 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, MarySponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of a stormwater control and recapture planning authority in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2771 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the fee collected for an on-site wastewater treatment permit application.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
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
HB 2885 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the discharge, diversion, and transfer or other reuse of return flows derived from treated brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2894 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality provide an expedited procedure for acting on certain applications for an amendment to a water right by certain applicants that use desalinated seawater.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2948 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the state and regional water planning process.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 2970 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a Texas water resources program component of the science curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regional water planning groups and their committees.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3031 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the procedure for obtaining a right to use state water if the applicant proposes an alternative source of water that is not state water.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3037 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the definition of groundwater management areas to coincide with major and minor aquifers and the joint planning process in those areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3038 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the explanatory reports issued by the district representatives in groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3084 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding the availability and quality of the groundwater resources in this state by the Geo-Technology Research Institute.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3085 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to a study by the Geo-Technology Research Institute on the monitoring, prevention, and removal of floating trash.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 3166 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the consideration of modeled sustainable groundwater pumping in the adoption of desired future conditions in groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
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 3200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3525 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the referral by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the State Office of Administrative Hearings of an issue regarding an application for a water right.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana
Relating to the treatment of certain types of water by water treatment specialists.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3618 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the timing of the expiration of water quality permits.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3695 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3735 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an application for a new or amended water right submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a new or amended water right.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3821 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to voting by the qualified voters of a water or sewer district wholly or partly annexed by a municipality.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3839 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the plugging or capping of abandoned, deteriorated, open, or uncovered water wells in the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3846 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the management of the upper San Saba River.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to a study on public drinking water infrastructure by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3987 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3991 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to appropriations of water for use in aquifer storage and recovery projects.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 4006 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water availability models for all of the river basins in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4045 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the regulation and permitting of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the regulation of sport lagoons and granting rulemaking authority.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
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
HCR 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Urging Congress to encourage the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revise existing policies that promote the waste of water after an irrigated crop has been declared a failure.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3735.
Filed
HJR 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the Texas Water Development Fund II.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the referral by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the State Office of Administrative Hearings of an issue regarding an application for a water right.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 347 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regional water planning groups and their committees.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 675 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water facilities in certain municipalities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water availability models for certain river basins.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a limitation on the location of solid waste facilities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 785 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of the rural water assistance fund.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 821 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the qualifications for membership on the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 863 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 864 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the procedure for obtaining a right to use state water if the applicant proposes an alternative source of water that is not state water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
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 1053 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to an appeal of a desired future condition in a groundwater management area.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 1392 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1416 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the requirements for construction contracts for certain water supply projects, treatment works, and flood control measures.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality provide an expedited procedure for acting on certain applications for an amendment to a water right by certain applicants that use desalinated seawater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1432 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of sport lagoons and granting rulemaking authority.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1507 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the discharge, diversion, and transfer or other reuse of return flows derived from treated brackish groundwater.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1511 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the state and regional water planning process and the funding of projects included in the state water plan.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1525 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to studies by the Texas Water Development Board of water needs and availability in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information regarding the availability and quality of the groundwater resources in this state by the Geo-Technology Research Institute.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
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 1587 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to lead in drinking water at public schools.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1597 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct an evaluation and submit a report regarding the use of wind and solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater on real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 1870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to county prohibition of the possession of glass containers within the boundaries of a state-owned riverbed; creating an offense.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 2046 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to voting by the qualified voters of a water or sewer district wholly or partly annexed by a municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2068 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the plugging or capping of abandoned, deteriorated, open, or uncovered water wells in the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 2140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 2193 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SJR 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a tax on the sale or purchase of water at wholesale.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Ways & Means
SJR 61 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 26 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 27 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 207 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to voting by the qualified voters of a water or sewer district wholly or partly annexed by a municipality.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 226 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the state and regional water planning process.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 228 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to appropriations of water for use in aquifer storage and recovery projects.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 229 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 230 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 277 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the duty of the Texas Water Development Board to conduct studies of and prepare and submit reports on aquifer storage and recovery.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 282 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality obtain or develop updated water availability models for certain river basins.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 335 85-1 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to testing for lead contamination in public school drinking water.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the development of seawater and brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 163 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 201 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 280 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to the planning and funding of water projects to be constructed in a region other than the region proposing the project.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 655 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 835 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to research, development and utilization of brackish groundwater resources.
House: Natural Resources
Referred directly to s/c on Special Water Districts by chair
HB 836 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred directly to s/c on Special Water Districts by chair
HB 908 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and duties of the Red River Boundary Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 928 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Motion withdrawn
HB 930 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to water well drillers and pump installers; authorizing fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 949 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the obligation of certain retail public utilities to mitigate their system water loss.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 995 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, MarySponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of stormwater control and recapture planning authorities in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1016 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1042 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the designation of a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1088 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Technical Center for Innovative Desalination at The University of Texas at El Paso in partnership with The University of Texas at San Antonio.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1191 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the regulation of commercial development of groundwater in certain areas.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 1192 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to permissible uses of graywater for domestic use.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1193 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation on the property of a rainwater harvesting system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1222 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1223 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1224 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1232 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the hydrology and geology of the confined and unconfined aquifers in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1248 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 1296 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the appointment of certain representatives to certain regional water planning groups.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1501 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study concerning the presence and effects of plastic microbeads in water in the state.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to the duty of a water supply system to provide certain information to consumers regarding fluoride in drinking water.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1635 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and the obtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired future conditions by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1856 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1902 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation and use of graywater and alternative onsite water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2179 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2230 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize an injection well used for oil and gas waste disposal to be used for the disposal of nonhazardous brine produced by a desalination operation or nonhazardous drinking water treatment residuals.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2236 84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the requirements for the casing and cementing of an oil or gas well.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2308 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the consideration by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the economic impact of an appropriation of state water in determining whether to grant an application for the appropriation.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2492 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2532 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a study on the effectiveness of regulations governing the design and construction of certain Type I municipal solid waste landfills overlying aquifers.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2570 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the incorporation of climate and precipitation forecasts in state, regional, and local water planning.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2571 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2647 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the authority of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to regulate certain water wells.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2767 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts; amending provisions that authorize fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2879 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, MarySponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 2892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the procedure by which a state agency may issue an opinion that a watercourse is navigable.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3298 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the development of a market and conveyance network for water in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3324 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the requirements for obtaining an interbasin water transfer permit.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 3363 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to authorizing local government programs to provide assessments for residential water and energy improvements in designated regions, including authorizing the issuance of obligations to provide financing for the programs; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3397 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to water intake requirements for the Lower Colorado River Authority.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 3413 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to a general permit to convey water using the bed and banks of a natural stream channel; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3540 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly
Relating to the groundwater rights of a landowner and the amount of groundwater production for which a groundwater conservation district may issue permits.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3696 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing the Texas Water Research Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3719 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain water-conserving products for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3744 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to a requirement that a geological survey be conducted before a location may be identified as a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir or recommended for the construction of a reservoir or dam.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the information required to be included in a regional water plan and the use of that information by the regional water planning group in developing the plan.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3803 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to defining the occurrence of an interregional conflict between regional water plans.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3837 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain rainwater harvesting; providing administrative penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational license.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3942 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the authority to determine the supply of groundwater in certain regional water plans.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4021 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to creating a tax severance credit for oil and gas operators for use of alternative fluids in place of fresh water solely in the process of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4035 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to an oil and gas severance tax credit for certain community investments.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to seawater desalination projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 4112 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the rights of an owner of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HCR 112 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Urging Congress to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture to revise existing policies that promote the waste of water after an irrigated crop has been declared a failure.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HCR 138 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1919.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 139 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 30.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 148 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 928.
Filed
HR 3507 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 928.
Reported enrolled
SB 78 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the matters to be considered in developing the state water plan.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 109 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 329 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 521 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the period for which the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality may grant or renew an emergency authorization relating to the use of state water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 551 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the duty of the Water Conservation Advisory Council to submit a report and recommendations regarding water conservation in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 580 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to water intake requirements for the Lower Colorado River Authority.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 854 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1079 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of water well drillers and water well pump installers; affecting fees.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the authority to determine the supply of groundwater in and potential impacts on public health of certain regional water plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1122 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to a limitation on the authority to curtail groundwater production from wells used for power generation or mining.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1234 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the matters to be considered in developing the state water plan.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the continuation and duties of the Red River Boundary Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1293 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1301 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1311 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the office of water and the water advisory committee in the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1337 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
House passage as amended reported
SB 1356 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1409 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the mapping of groundwater in confined and unconfined aquifers.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1410 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the designation of a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1413 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1415 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1421 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and the obtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired future conditions by a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the management of the water resources of the state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1598 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to an interim study regarding the composition of the Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1616 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the composition of the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1627 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1724 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1734 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the eradication of Carrizo cane along the Rio Grande River.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1738 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the diversion and use of marine seawater, including the development of marine seawater desalination projects, integrated marine seawater desalination and power projects, and facilities for the storage, conveyance, and delivery of desalinated marine seawater.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1817 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a limitation on the location of solid waste facilities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1907 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the development of a market and conveyance network for water in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1936 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the recovery of damages resulting from an emergency transfer of water authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1990 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the disclosure of information about water used in hydraulic fracturing.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SCR 51 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1356.
Received from the Senate
SR 1068 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 928.
Reported enrolled
HB 4 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the administration of the Texas Water Development Board and the funding of water projects by the board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 11 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance certain water-related projects.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Returned to committee
HB 19 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance certain transportation infrastructure and water-related projects.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
HB 178 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water efficient products for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for the purposes of the water infrastructure fund during the next state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 252 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to water shortage reporting by water utilities and providers of wholesale water service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
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
HB 677 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation and enforcement of dam safety by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 867 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the appointment of certain representatives to certain regional water planning groups.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 998 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the appropriation of money from the general revenue fund to the Texas Water Development Board to provide a grant to the Angelina and Neches River Authority to be used by the authority for the purpose of obtaining preconstruction permits or other authorizations for the proposed Lake Columbia reservoir project.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1173 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation on the property of certain water conservation systems.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1189 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1345 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the authority of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to regulate certain water wells.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 1460 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the use of land and water for wildlife management.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1547 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the power of the North Fort Bend Water Authority to impose a charge on certain wells or classes of wells.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2062 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2120 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to permits to construct reservoirs for the storage of state water.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2121 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to interbasin transfers of state water.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2133 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the public policy for the use of innovative and alternative water treatment technologies for water development purposes and to the establishment of the Texas Center for Innovative Desalination Technology.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2142 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the report by the Water Conservation Advisory Council on progress made in water conservation in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2143 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the evaluation by the Water Conservation Advisory Council of water conservation technologies for possible inclusion in the best management practices guide developed by the water conservation implementation task force.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2154 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the applicability of the law governing innovative programs for environmental regulation administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2334 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the regulation, development, and treatment of brackish and marine water.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2452 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a watermaster for the Brazos River Basin; providing for a limitation on certain fees.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 2546 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the jurisdiction and qualifications of the Concho River watermaster and deputy watermaster.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2577 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to water well recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including the production, use, and withdrawal of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2578 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater and the use of brackish water and seawater; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2586 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2616 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to establish uniform restrictions on the use of water during a drought.
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 2708 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the imposition of a tax on water consumption by certain residential water customers and the use of the revenue generated by the tax to finance water projects; providing for penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 2720 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the applicability of the law governing emergency authorizations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the use of state water to certain emergency orders concerning water rights issued by the executive director of the commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2739 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to permitting requirements of groundwater conservation districts, including permits to transfer water.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2740 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the renewal or amendment of permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2744 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2781 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3013 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the underground storage of water for later retrieval and beneficial use; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3114 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the regional groundwater planning process for minor aquifers.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3167 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to water programs administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3212 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Red River Boundary Compact and the creation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3233 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to interbasin transfers of state water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3260 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3315 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the regulation of reuse and recycling of produced water from oil and gas activities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3317 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of a water well from certain permitting by and compliance with rules of a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3419 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the planning and funding of water projects to be constructed in a region other than the region proposing the project.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3511 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the adjudication of certain claims under a written contract with a special-purpose district or authority or local governmental entity.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3535 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the management, operation, rulemaking authority, and oversight of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3539 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the source and supply of water used for oil and gas exploration and production in the State of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to emission and water reduction in permitted generation facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3595 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to imposing a fee on water used in the performance of a hydraulic fracturing treatment on an oil or gas well.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3603 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to water conservation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3604 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the implementation of a water conservation plan and drought contingency plan, as applicable, by certain entities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3605 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to financial assistance awarded by the Texas Water Development Board for water supply projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3606 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the report by the Water Conservation Advisory Council on progress made in water conservation in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3607 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the submission and enforcement of system water loss audits performed by certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3608 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the evaluation by Texas Water Development Board of applications for financial assistance for certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3623 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the repeal of the designation of the Marvin Nichols reservoir as a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3708 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to rules governing the rules governing the meetings of general law districts of the Texas Water code.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3718 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the development, protection, and production of brackish aquifers.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 4 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the administration and functions of the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 22 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Texas Water Development Board; making an appropriation from the economic stabilization fund to finance certain water-related projects.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 272 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to water well recordkeeping and reporting requirements, including the production and use of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 302 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the management, operation, rulemaking authority, and oversight of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 342 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water efficient products for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 589 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 595 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the power of the North Fort Bend Water Authority to impose a charge on certain wells or classes of wells.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 655 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain authorized entities.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 662 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the composition of the drought preparedness council.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 873 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the permitting authority of a groundwater conservation district for the drilling or operation of a water well used to supply water for the drilling, exploration, or production of oil or gas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 923 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation and funding of the state water plan fund to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects included in the state water plan; imposing a fee and a surcharge.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1039 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the report by the Water Conservation Advisory Council on progress made in water conservation in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1168 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1169 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to water conservation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
House passage as amended reported
SB 1170 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to water shortage reporting by water utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1212 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning the transfer of exotic species to certain transfers of water that supply populous areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
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
SB 1249 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to plugging, capping, repairing, or completing certain wells.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1271 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation and enforcement of dam safety by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1282 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to deadlines for proposals for adoption by certain districts or authorities of desired future conditions of relevant aquifers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1454 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of plumbing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1500 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the criteria to be used by the Texas Water Development Board in prioritizing applications for funds for the implementation of water supply projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1501 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the allocation of state revenue used to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1532 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: 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
SB 1579 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the appointment of a watermaster for the Brazos River Basin.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1624 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the establishment of regional water banks by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1749 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the exemption of a water well from certain permitting by and compliance with rules of a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1760 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1763 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to permitting requirements of groundwater conservation districts, including permits to transfer water.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1779 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to ad valorem tax incentives for the recycling of water used in oil or gas drilling or production.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 1894 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the procedure for review by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and related entities of environmental flow standards and environmental flow set-asides for river basin and bay systems and related matters.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SJR 38 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the state infrastructure fund and board to provide financial assistance for certain projects related to economic development infrastructure and for the transfer to the fund of money from the economic stabilization fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 24 83-1 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
Filed
HB 25 83-1 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the underground storage of water for later retrieval and beneficial use; authorizing the imposition of fees.
Filed
HB 50 83-1 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to research on and the treatment of saline water.
Filed
HB 29 83-2 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to research on and the treatment of saline water.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 218 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to possessing a glass container within the boundaries of certain riverbeds; providing criminal penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 451 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a Don't Mess with Texas Water program to prevent illegal dumping that affects the surface waters of this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
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 865 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the composition and use of money in the rural water assistance fund.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 931 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the disposal of certain naturally occurring radioactive material waste resulting from the treatment of drinking water.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 935 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the protection of water quality in certain bodies of water.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 965 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to continuing education requirements for persons holding licenses issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1180 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the appointment of certain representatives to regional water planning groups.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1319 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the calculation and reporting of water usage by municipalities and water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 1452 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the repeal of the designation of the Little River reservoir and the Little River off-channel reservoir as sites of unique value for the construction of a reservoir.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1547 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the desired future conditions of groundwater resources within groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Testimony taken in committee
HB 1732 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the provision by the Texas Water Development Board of financial assistance for certain projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1734 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for certain projects if the applicant has failed to complete a request for information relevant to the project.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 1755 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the authority of a groundwater conservation district to adopt different rules for the management of groundwater resources located in different areas of the district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1824 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Relating to the management of groundwater production by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2166 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the procedures for and appeals of desired future conditions adopted by groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2364 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to notification of local groundwater conservation districts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality when groundwater contamination is found.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 2558 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a certain segment of the Navasota River as a river segment of unique ecological value.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2672 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
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
HB 2939 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the annual reporting of groundwater use in activities related to the exploration or drilling for or production of oil or gas by owners or operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3193 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the applicability of the general law governing groundwater conservation districts to the management of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3273 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the creation and funding of the state water implementation fund for Texas to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects included in the state water plan.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3372 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to rainwater harvesting systems that are connected to public water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3391 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3412 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to regulation of the management and disposal of certain drinking water treatment residuals through underground injection.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 3530 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HCR 61 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Expressing opposition to federal interference in state management of Texas' water resources.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Considered in Calendars
HJR 107 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 137 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 138 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation and funding of the state water implementation fund for Texas to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects included in the state water plan.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 2659 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 660.
Reported enrolled
SB 103 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the installation, maintenance, operation, and relocation of wastewater pipeline facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 105 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to a restriction on the formation into which certain commercial disposal wells permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas may inject oil and gas waste.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 334 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the applicability of the constitutional limit on state debt payable from the general revenues of the state to bonds issued by the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 360 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the composition and use of money in the rural water assistance fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 370 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for certain projects if the applicant has failed to complete a request for information relevant to the project.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 449 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
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
SB 525 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the protection of water quality in certain bodies of water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 660 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board, including the functions of the board and related entities in connection with the process for establishing and appealing desired future conditions in a groundwater management area.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 691 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the exemption from permitting by groundwater conservation districts for certain water wells used for domestic, livestock, and poultry watering purposes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 737 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the management of groundwater production by groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 756 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a prohibition on the transport of surface water or groundwater more than a specified distance from the water's source; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1073 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to rainwater harvesting systems that are connected to public water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
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
SB 1306 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for and appeals of desired future conditions adopted by groundwater management areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1480 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the regulation of exotic aquatic species by the Parks and Wildlife Department; providing penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
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
SJR 3 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 4 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 16 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water-stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 25 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SR 1250 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 660.
Reported enrolled
HB 810 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to possessing a glass container within the boundaries of certain riverbeds; providing criminal penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 865 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1433 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the amount of the annual water quality fee imposed on holders of wastewater discharge permits and on users of water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1434 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of money in the watermaster fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1818 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1922 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authorization of certain reuse water system contributions and discharges.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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
HB 2254 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of a local government to prohibit the Railroad Commission of Texas or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from issuing a permit for a disposal well.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2313 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the repeal of the designation of the Little River reservoir and the Little River off-channel reservoir as sites of unique value for the construction of a reservoir.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2339 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the regulation of licensed irrigators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Withdrawn from schedule
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
HB 2535 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the regulation and enforcement of dam safety by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
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 2667 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2722 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the appointment of certain representatives to regional water planning groups.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
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 3379 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the eligibility of certain entities to receive money from the water infrastructure fund.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3526 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Water Development Board and related entities, including the funding of projects by the board and the composition, duties, recommendations, and expenses of entities created to study and provide advice regarding environmental flows.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed
HB 3527 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the use of the state participation account of the water development fund.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3541 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the colonia self-help program.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3543 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the creation of a Don't Mess with Texas Water program to prevent illegal dumping that affects the surface waters of this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3587 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to interactive water features and fountains.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3834 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to requiring the seller of certain real property to provide notice regarding the purchaser's duty to register water wells located or drilled on the property.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3980 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the eligibility requirements for, selection criteria for, and awarding of grants under programs of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 4110 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the purchase, donation, and sale of promotional items by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
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 4166 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the provision of severance tax credits and exemptions and other incentives and procedures for producing oil from certain wells.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4206 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to a requirement that an applicant for a permit to construct an electric generating facility demonstrate that a sufficient amount of water is available for use in connection with the operation of the facility.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 4231 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the conveyancing or transfer in this state of water imported into this state from a source located outside this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 4287 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the discharge of firearms in certain navigable rivers or streams.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 4469 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to administration of the storage acquisition fund by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4607 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to regulation of certain areas bordering on Falcon Lake and the Rio Grande River.
House: County Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4796 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to a study of the availability and sustainability of groundwater in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing funds for the study.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HR 2969 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3526.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 691 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 752 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a restriction on the formation in which certain commercial disposal wells permitted by the Railroad Commission of Texas may inject oil and gas waste.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 800 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality water quality protection area pilot program applicable to portions of the San Jacinto River; providing penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 968 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to interactive water features and fountains.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1214 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to consumption advisories for mercury contamination in fish, crustaceans, molluscan shellfish, and other aquatic and terrestrial animals.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1288 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the floodplain management account.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1299 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1371 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the colonia self-help program.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to assist the Texas Water Development Board in incorporating the potential effects of climate variability into the state water plan.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1406 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of the effects of climate variability on water supplies in regional and state water plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1688 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1714 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to evidence of beneficial use and other matters in connection with the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district in accordance with its management plan.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1829 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the collection of artifacts from public waterways.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
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 2119 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to desired future condition requirements for certain groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 2283 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the use of the state participation account of the Texas Water Development Fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2313 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the creation of the water plan projects fund to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects identified in the state and regional water plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2314 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the adoption of rules by the Texas Water Development Board regarding supplemental funding resulting from federal economic recovery legislation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 2316 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the annual water quality fee for wastewater discharge permit holders and water right users through permit or contract.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 2317 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the composition, duties, recommendations, and expenses of certain entities created to study and provide advice regarding environmental flows.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2318 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the use and management of surface water resources.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2328 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the development of environmental flow regimes by the Environmental Flows Advisory Group and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 2530 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a study of the availability and sustainability of groundwater in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing funds for the study.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SR 1100 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3526.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
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 450 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to possessing a glass container within the boundaries of certain riverbeds; providing criminal penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Considered in Calendars
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 1032 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to amendments to regional water plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1502 80-0 (2007)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to conflicts between regional water plans prepared by regional water planning groups.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1582 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a submersion injury and drowning prevention database.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1657 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the protection and use of intellectual property by the executive administrator of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 1698 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the definition of "surface waters" for purposes of the prohibition on diverting or impounding the natural flow of surface waters in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1719 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to requiring landowners to report the burial of certain animal carcasses.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2018 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, BettySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to eligibility for a municipal setting designation related to potential impacts to groundwater quality of solid waste activities.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2039 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the collection of certain data for the Texas Natural Resources Information System and the duties of the Texas Geographic Information Council.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2108 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the deadline for the Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas Water Development Board to complete priority instream flow studies of the state's rivers and streams.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2299 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to equipment used for irrigation systems.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2654 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the regulation of the use of an injection well to inject nonhazardous brine from a desalination operation or to inject nonhazardous drinking water treatment residuals.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2742 80-0 (2007)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to sanitary, chemical, or bacteriological surveys of bodies of public water conducted by the Department of State Health Services and related fish advisories.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2872 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the application of the junior priority requirement for a water right authorizing a transfer of water from one river basin in this state to another river basin in this state.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 2883 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a state policy of encouraging voluntary land stewardship to benefit the water in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2885 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the development of a regional water supply reservoir project at a site known as Cedar Ridge in Haskell, Shackelford, and Throckmorton Counties, Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2915 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to damage to an aquifer by projects for storage of appropriated water
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3017 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the certification of water treatment specialists.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
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
HB 3079 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the development of unrelated infrastructure on certain venue projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3477 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the operation of the strategic mapping program administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3481 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to disclosure and availability of certain information concerning certain officers of regional water planning groups.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3554 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the program for the regulation and remediation of underground and aboveground storage tanks.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 3631 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the location of a quarry and associated pits in relation to residences in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3753 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to procurement methods of certain water utility systems for the design, construction, and operation of certain facilities.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 3771 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the issuance of bonds by a municipality for a defined area in an abolished municipal utility district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3774 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3775 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3791 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to reclamation plan improvements under the Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3838 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to regulation of injection wells used for in situ uranium recovery by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3856 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to an optional checkoff fee on fishing licenses for the benefit of the Texas Water Trust.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 4140 80-0 (2007)
Author: Macias, Nathan
Relating to the authority of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District to exempt property from ad valorem taxation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 223 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Requesting the Texas Water Development Board to identify critical water communities that it projects may see their water demand exceed supply in future years.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 293 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 3.
Received from the House
HR 2887 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
HR 2921 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
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 63 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Escobar, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the commissioners court of certain counties in the border region in regard to unincorporated areas; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 359 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality water quality protection area pilot program applicable to portions of the San Jacinto River; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 476 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to a state policy of encouraging voluntary land stewardship to benefit the water in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
SB 616 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the protection and use of intellectual property by the executive administrator of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 622 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the collection of certain data for the Texas Natural Resources Information System and the duties of the Texas Geographic Information Council.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 790 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to amendments to regional water plans.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 868 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the deadline for the Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the Texas Water Development Board to complete priority instream flow studies of the state's rivers and streams.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1124 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to sanitary, chemical, or bacteriological surveys of bodies of public water conducted by the Department of State Health Services and related fish advisories.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1343 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the regulation of the use of an injection well to inject nonhazardous brine from a desalination operation or to inject nonhazardous drinking water treatment residuals.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
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 1534 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the development of a regional water supply reservoir project at a site known as Cedar Ridge in Haskell, Shackelford, and Throckmorton Counties, Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1535 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the issuance of bonds by a municipality for a defined area in an abolished municipal utility district; authorizing a tax.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
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
SB 1674 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the applicability of groundwater regulations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1691 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a groundwater conservation district's regulation of groundwater use by any person, including a state agency or political subdivision.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1692 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the reimbursement from the Petroleum Storage Tank Remediation Account and relating to the fee on delivery of certain petroleum products.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1762 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the impact of climate change on surface water supplies from the portion of the Rio Grande in Texas subject to the Rio Grande Compact.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1838 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to equipment used for irrigation systems.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1959 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to damage to an aquifer by projects for storage of appropriated water.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 2058 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District to exempt property from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SJR 20 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board to provide assistance to economically distressed areas.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Filed with the Secretary of State
SR 1206 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
HB 356 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the repeal of the statutory provision regarding the adoption and use by the Texas Water Development Board of a capital spending plan for certain state-funded water-related programs under the board's jurisdiction.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 387 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to prohibiting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from amending, interpreting, impairing, or modifying certain written contracts for the wholesale provision of water.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 467 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 996 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to county authority to regulate the placement of water wells in unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1223 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to performance standards for toilets sold in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1224 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a study of the effects of take-or-pay contracts on water conservation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1225 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the grounds for an exemption from cancellation of a water right for nonuse.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1226 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to water conservation.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1247 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the application of certain local permit requirements to projects that threaten water availability or quality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1250 79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network.
House: Land & Resource Management
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1264 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the repeal of the restriction on the amount of money in the water infrastructure fund that may be used for certain purposes in a fiscal year.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1299 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the delegation of authority to the executive director or staff of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and to the appeal of actions of the executive director or staff.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1513 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to permit exemptions for certain users of state water.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1518 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to exempting interbasin transfers of water rights within certain regional water planning areas from certain priority requirements.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1603 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to erect or maintain shore protection structures and the location of the line of vegetation in relation to those structures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Point of order sustained
HB 1657 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, RubenSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the administration by the Texas Water Development Board of certain water-related programs financed by federal funds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1832 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize an installment payment schedule for the payment of certain administrative penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2009 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the recording of certain instruments with the Rio Grande Watermaster.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2010 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to authority of the state auditor to investigate or audit a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Government Reform
No action taken in committee
HB 2032 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the expansion of the operation game thief program to include certain other violations of law.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2140 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the provision of notice to affected political subdivisions regarding the proposed construction of a reservoir.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2370 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the regulation of poultry facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2426 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the creation or enforcement of certain restrictive covenants that undermine water conservation.
House: Land & Resource Management
No action taken in committee
HB 2427 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to water conservation specialty license plates.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2428 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to water and energy saving performance standards for commercial prerinse spray valves.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 1/1/06
HB 2430 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the establishment of a rainwater harvesting evaluation committee and to standards for harvested rainwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2431 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to amendments to regional water plans.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2432 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the plugging of abandoned or deteriorated water wells.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2455 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the elements of the criminal offense of discharging used oil into water in the state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2484 79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to water quality control policies.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2684 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the prohibition of glass containers within the boundaries of a state-owned riverbed; providing criminal penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2689 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a temporary moratorium on the authority of the General Land Office to lease the right to produce groundwater from state land or facilitate a water marketing initiative.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2731 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the model subdivision rules adopted by the Texas Water Development Board to assure that minimum standards for safe and sanitary water supply and sewer services in residential areas of certain political subdivisions are met.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2815 79-0 (2005)
Author: Campbell, ScottSponsor: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to the Concho River Watermaster Program.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2832 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce a water pollution control and abatement program and establish standards and practices for water quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2862 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the regulation of a poultry operation that does not use a liquid waste handling system.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2886 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the protection of water quality in watersheds threatened by quarry activities; establishing a pilot program; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2914 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to requirements and permits for irrigation systems.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2915 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the designation of river basins by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 3029 79-0 (2005)
Author: Strama, MarkSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to eligibility of certain rural areas for certain state assistance.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3144 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to a prohibition on hunting on certain parts of Big Sandy Creek in Wood County; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3310 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to groundwater planning and data collection.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3471 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to restrictions on the leasing of and export of groundwater from public school land; imposing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HCR 100 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Requesting the U.S. secretary of state and the International Boundary and Water Commission to require Mexico to fully repay its Rio Grande/Rio Bravo water debt to the United States.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HJR 101 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the right to clean air and water and to enjoy reasonable access to certain natural resources.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HR 832 79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Honoring the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
HR 2212 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2027.
Reported enrolled
SB 268 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the repeal of the statutory provision governing the powers and duties of the Rio Grande watermaster and the delivery of water down the banks and bed of the Rio Grande.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the protection of public water supplies.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 343 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of the placement of water wells and the installation and maintenance of well pumps and equipment and to the performance of certain electrical work; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 374 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the repeal of the statutory provision regarding the adoption and use by the Texas Water Development Board of a capital spending plan for certain state-funded water-related programs under the board's jurisdiction.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 471 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 509 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the repeal of the restriction on the amount of money in the water infrastructure fund that may be used for certain purposes in a fiscal year.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 739 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the payment of certain administrative penalties assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality under an installment payment schedule.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 740 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to erect or maintain shore protection structures and the location of the line of vegetation in relation to those structures.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 827 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to systems for identifying colonias and for tracking the progress of state-funded projects that benefit colonias and the submission of a related report to the legislature.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 932 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of the maintenance of adequate environmental flows as a goal for regional water planning.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1225 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the regulation of rainwater harvested for domestic use.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 1297 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the elements of the criminal offense of discharging used oil into water in the state.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1354 79-0 (2005)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the protection of water quality in watersheds threatened by quarry activities; establishing a pilot program in a certain portion of the Brazos River watershed; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1363 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce a water pollution control and abatement program and establish standards and practices for water quality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1443 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the model subdivision rules adopted by the Texas Water Development Board to assure that minimum standards for safe and sanitary water supply and sewer services in residential areas of certain political subdivisions are met.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
SB 1451 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the management of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1512 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the use and management of surface water resources and regional water planning.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1514 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the administration by the Texas Water Development Board of certain water-related programs financed by federal funds.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1540 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue a permit for land application of treated wastewater in certain situations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1629 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to goals for and certification of groundwater management plans.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1707 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the regulation of poultry facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1709 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the regulation of a poultry operation that does not use a liquid waste handling system.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 1726 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1741 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to an exemption for certain interbasin transfers of water from certain priority requirements.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SR 1072 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2027.
Reported enrolled
HB 79 79-1 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to water conservation.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 57 79-1 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to water conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 75 79-2 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to safety measures for culverts or other similar flood or drainage systems maintained by governmental entities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 206 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the protection of the natural condition of the beds and banks of state-owned watercourses; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 423 78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to restrictions on the transfer of groundwater from a rural county to another county.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 487 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to a requirement that certain irrigation systems have rain shut-off devices.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 632 78-0 (2003)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to the application of the sales tax to certain irrigation systems.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 633 78-0 (2003)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to the application of the sales tax to certain clothes-washing machines.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 645 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to prohibiting the creation or enforcement of certain restrictive covenants that undermine water conservation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 695 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to franchise tax deductions and exemptions for certain business activities involving desalination devices.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 942 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain bond requirements for persons engaged in certain activities under the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas other than the ownership or operation of wells.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1138 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1150 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the financing of certain local water, conservation, and open-space projects in accordance with the law governing sports and community venue projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1152 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of certain nonprofit water supply corporations and sewer service corporations to establish and enforce customer water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1302 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to deliberations and information regarding the safety, security or integrity of public water and sewer supplies and public water and sewer systems.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1378 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain duties and information regarding water planning and development matters in the state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1577 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prohibition of glass containers within the boundaries of a state-owned riverbed; providing criminal penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1630 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to compliance schedules for small community water systems in accordance with public drinking water standards for certain naturally occurring materials.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1687 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to county maintenance of drainage ditches along public roads in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1708 78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of bottled and vended drinking water operators.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1818 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and placement of facilities used to anchor or moor barges or other marine vessels in, on, or adjacent to coastal public lands.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1830 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to county authority to regulate the placement of water wells in unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1875 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the water infrastructure fund, rural water assistance fund, rural community water and wastewater loan fund, and colonia self-help account, and to certain notes and bonds of water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1979 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to preventing the discharge of untreated wastewater into waters of the state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2021 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the bankruptcy notice required to be filed by a regulated oil and gas entity.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2075 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to regulating health and safety conditions at youth camps.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2146 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal mischief.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2184 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to prohibiting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from amending, interpreting, impairing, or modifying a written contract for the wholesale provision of water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2250 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers and duties of the Rio Grande watermaster and the delivery of water down the banks and bed of the Rio Grande.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2317 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the relocation or replacement of a water or sanitation sewer lateral on private property by a home-rule municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2388 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the late payment of certain submetered or allocated water bills and the use of certain submetering equipment.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2417 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the regulation of the transfer of groundwater out of a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2567 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the disposal of brine from desalination operations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2660 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of minimum levels of water conservation in water conservation plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2661 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the use of graywater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2663 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of quantifiable goals for drought contingency plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2665 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate matters regarding water conservation.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2716 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to exemptions from permitting requirements for dams and reservoirs on private property.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2719 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to mercury contamination in fish and shellfish.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2781 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to efforts by coastal counties to mitigate coastal erosion and improve public access to public beaches; authorizing the issuance of bonds by coastal counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2868 78-0 (2003)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to the designation of Caddo Lake, Stream Segment 0401 of the Cypress Creek Basin, and Little Cypress Creek, Stream Segment 0409 of the Cypress Creek Basin, as being of unique ecological value.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2877 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain permitting procedures of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Returned from the House for further action
HB 2887 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the exemption of certain services necessary to comply with federal and state construction storm water requirements from certain contract requirements.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2888 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to removing exemptions for certain wells and impounded water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2890 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to allowing groundwater conservation districts to define waste by local rule.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2936 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mabry, John
Relating to the control of discharges from wastewater retention structures associated with certain concentrated animal feeding operations.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2950 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to the powers of a groundwater conservation district protecting the historic use of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2951 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to regulation of spacing of wells and production of groundwater from aquifers by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 2955 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the location of commercial industrial nonhazardous solid waste disposal facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3030 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to notice of groundwater contamination that may affect a drinking water well.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3036 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the privacy of site-specific groundwater information gathered on private property.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3129 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to reductions in water releases to maintain beneficial inflows to bays and estuaries.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3152 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the potability of and requirements for removing contaminants from groundwater.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
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
HB 3276 78-0 (2003)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain landscaping requirements in residential subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3466 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mabry, John
Relating to excepting a risk or vulnerability assessment of a water system from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3537 78-0 (2003)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to providing water services within the extraterritorial jurisdiction or ultimate planning boundaries of municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 3538 78-0 (2003)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to appraisals acquired by municipalities from rural water supply corporations.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HR 1738 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1639.
Reported enrolled
SB 237 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of drinking water at certain youth camps.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 326 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of certain sales of water to be transported by pipeline.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 696 78-0 (2003)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax deductions and exemptions for certain business activities involving desalination devices.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 743 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the study and implementation of seawater desalination.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 772 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the conversion of certain special districts into water control and improvement districts or fresh water supply districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 779 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to prohibiting the creation or enforcement of certain restrictive covenants that undermine water conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 780 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a requirement that certain irrigation systems have rain shut-off devices.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
SB 856 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to compliance schedules for small community water systems in accordance with public drinking water standards for certain naturally occurring materials.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 860 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to county maintenance of drainage ditches along public roads in certain counties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 884 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to county authority to regulate the placement of water wells in unincorporated areas of the county; providing a penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 967 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Wise, Miguel
Relating to financial assistance and bonding authority in the development of certain water resources in the state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1016 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the financing of certain local water, conservation, and open-space projects in accordance with the law governing sports and community venue projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1058 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations in certain counties.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1094 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate matters regarding water conservation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1361 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the purposes for which citizen evidence may be used by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1363 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the repeal of the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to initiate an enforcement action using information provided by a private individual.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1378 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the disposal of brine from desalination operations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1379 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce water conservation and drought ordinances.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1385 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the bankruptcy notice required to be filed by a regulated oil and gas entity.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1453 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of bottled and vended drinking water operators.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1480 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to efforts by coastal counties to mitigate coastal erosion and improve public access to public beaches; authorizing the issuance of bonds by coastal counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1538 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the operation and placement of systems used to anchor or moor barges in, on or adjacent to coastal lands of the state of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
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 1639 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Hope, Ruben
Relating to regulating the waters of the state, including the spacing and production of groundwater and the control of instream flows.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1656 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to prohibiting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from amending, interpreting, impairing, or modifying a written contract for the provision of water.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1664 78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to private activity bonds.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1689 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the relocation or replacement of a water or sanitation sewer lateral on private property by a home-rule municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 1698 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to goals for and certification of groundwater management plans.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1699 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal mischief.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1729 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to certain contracts by water districts that are related to complying with state or federal construction stormwater requirements.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1761 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the potability of and requirements for removing contaminants from groundwater.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1875 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to deliberations and information regarding the safety, security, or integrity of public wholesale water and sewerage supplies and public water and sewerage systems.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1909 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of the subdividing or development of land in areas bordering the Rio Grande and the Laguna Madre or the Gulf of Mexico.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: International Relations and Trade
Withdrawn from schedule
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
SB 56 78-1 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the establishment of defined existing and historic use periods for certain groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 247 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the use by a person of stored water on certain property of the person.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 524 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the provision of water and sewer service in populous counties; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 652 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to the provision of electric utility service in certain counties near an international border.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 666 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, KevinSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to prohibiting municipal regulation of water and wastewater facilities in the unincorporated area of certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 742 77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, GarySponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the presumed validity of a district act or proceeding.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1629 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the provision of water by the Lower Colorado River Authority to a municipality outside the Colorado River basin.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2033 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring notice to purchasers of real property located in a certificated service area of a utility service provider regarding the cost or availability of water or sewer service.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2231 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the acquisition of certain water utilities by a municipality.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2235 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax incentives for desalination devices.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2310 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and to the election of directors of local soil and water conservation districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2401 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to programs and funding methods that promote water conservation among certain state and local entities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2402 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to sales tax exemptions to promote water conservation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2403 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to reporting requirements regarding certain clothes-washing machines.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2409 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to restrictions on artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
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 2653 77-0 (2001)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the form and content of notices of matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2668 77-0 (2001)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to restrictions on the transfer of groundwater from a rural county to another county.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2687 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the program for the regulation and remediation of underground and aboveground storage tanks.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2741 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the platting of certain subdivisions in groundwater management areas.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2817 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to certain laws governing water districts and nonprofit water or sewer service corporations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 3017 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3044 77-0 (2001)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the desalination of water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3045 77-0 (2001)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to diversion by a permit holder of water for wetland enhancement.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 3111 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zbranek, ZebSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to occupational licenses and registrations issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 3158 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3286 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to energy and water conservation measures by state agencies and local governments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3352 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to a credit against severance taxes for a person who transfers ownership of a water supply pipeline to a political subdivision of this state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 3518 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to exemptions from permitting requirements for water wells.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3587 77-0 (2001)
Author: Walker, GarySponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption from permitting requirements for certain wells in a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3588 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to permit requirements for the transfer of certain groundwater out of the basin of origin.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HCR 237 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David
Designating the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River in southern Stonewall County as a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 270 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Directing the Panhandle Regional Water Planning Group to examine the Sweetwater Creek Reservoir site, and encouraging the Texas Water Development Board to make money available to fund the study.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HCR 320 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 247.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 335 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 2.
Filed
HR 439 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David
Honoring the members of regional water planning groups for their significant efforts.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
HR 983 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Commending the Texas Colorado River Floodplain Coalition, supporting efforts by the coalition and state agencies to enhance flood and emergency management, and soliciting any report or recommendations resulting from their collaboration.
House: Natural Resources
Reported enrolled
SB 2 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the development and management of the water resources of the state, including the ratification of the creation of certain groundwater conservation districts; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 289 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the exemption of small hydroelectric facilities from water quality management and watermaster fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 308 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Soil and Water Conservation Board and to the election of directors of local soil and water conservation districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 312 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board and the improvement of certain water delivery infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 662 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to combining the office of public insurance counsel, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and the office of public interest counsel of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission into a single independent office of public interest counsel; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 699 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the provision of water by the Lower Colorado River Authority to a municipality outside the Colorado River basin.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 829 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to prohibiting municipal regulation of water and wastewater facilities in the unincorporated area of certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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 1069 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to restrictions on artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1071 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to contested case hearings regarding applications for certain environmental permits.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1174 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal mischief involving a public water supply.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1283 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to file a report on the state of the Rio Grande.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1326 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the desalination of water.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1331 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to reporting requirements regarding certain clothes-washing machines.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1332 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to sales tax exemptions to promote water conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1333 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to programs and funding methods that promote water conservation among certain state and local entities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1441 77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to diversion by a permit holder of water for wetland enhancement.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1494 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to water conservation measures by state agencies and local governments.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1552 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the powers and duties of groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1718 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to occupational licenses and registrations issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1744 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of certain sales of water to be transported by pipeline.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SCR 76 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Cook, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections to S.B. No. 2.
Signed by the Governor
SCR 77 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Cook, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 2.
Signed by the Governor
HB 235 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 276 76-0 (1999)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Water Development Board hold periodic meetings regarding economically distressed area projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 340 76-0 (1999)
Author: Walker, GarySponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the exemption from permitting requirements for certain wells in a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 665 76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to enforcement of the Flood Control and Insurance Act in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 972 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to regional water planning groups.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1098 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to enforcement of the Flood Control and Insurance Act in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1249 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to contracts by school districts, institutions of higher education, and state agencies for water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1291 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the single certification of a water or sewer utility in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1355 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the adoption of the Red River Boundary Compact.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective immediately
HB 1362 76-0 (1999)
Author: Clark, RonSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the selection of appraisers for the determination of compensation paid to certain retail public utilities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
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 1573 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the provision of water and sewer service in the unincorporated area of a populous county; authorizing the issuance of county bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1590 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the development of water management strategies for periods of drought.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1625 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the investment of funds of a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1674 76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to procedures for annual and special meetings of nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1693 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the designation of water quality protection zones in certain areas.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1789 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the use of stored water for wildlife management on a person's property.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1847 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the presumed validity of a district act or proceeding.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1848 76-0 (1999)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the composition of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1900 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to grants from the water loan assistance fund for certain projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2000 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the ratification of the Southern Dairy Compact; providing civil penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2214 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the authority of a county to operate a water or sewer utility system; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
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 2575 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the operations of the Texas Water Bank.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2588 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to approval of water quality management plans by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2623 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the application of aquatic pesticides; providing a civil penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2630 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the right of an authorized agent of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to institute a suit for injunctive relief or a civil penalty for a violation or threat of violation of the law regarding on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2660 76-0 (1999)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state drought planning and preparation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2796 76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the regulation of water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2926 76-0 (1999)
Author: Walker, GarySponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to elections to approve consolidation of groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2932 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the designation of water quality protection zones in certain areas.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2956 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the authority of certain fresh water supply districts to conduct contract elections.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3079 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the development and financing of a statewide aquatic vegetation management plan.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3131 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the use of the watercourses of the state for the discharge of treated wastewater.
House: Natural Resources
Subcommittee members named
HB 3137 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the provision of retail water and sewer service by a utility owned or operated by a municipality in certain territories of the municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3190 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to variances from platting requirements for already existing subdivisions in certain counties when water and/or wastewater services are being brought into those subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Considered in Calendars
HB 3278 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to providing for representation of agricultural interests in the water resource planning and management activities of the state.
House: Natural Resources
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3330 76-0 (1999)
Author: Walker, GarySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the administration of regulations for water well drillers and water well pump installers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 3399 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the plugging of abandoned or deteriorated water wells.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3594 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the development of a water supply reservoir project at a site known as the Allens Creek Reservoir site in Austin County, Texas, and providing for the issuance of certain water rights permits to the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3798 76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the creation of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3802 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the approval of certain long-term contracts of certain counties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 143 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Encouraging Texas colleges and universities to apply existing research resources to finding new affordable solutions to address water scarcity and quality problems, including salinity and fecal coliform, in the Rio Grande.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
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
SB 142 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to enforcement of the Flood Control and Insurance Act in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 272 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to regional water planning groups.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 300 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the use by political subdivisions that receive state financial assistance for water supply and sewer projects in economically distressed areas of the revenue received from those projects.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Referred to Border Affairs
SB 305 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to contracts by school districts, institutions of higher education, and state agencies for water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 531 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of the Red River Boundary Compact.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Co-author authorized
SB 533 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to annual and special meetings and elections for water supply and sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 630 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the use by political subdivisions that receive state financial assistance for water supply and sewer service projects in economically distressed areas of the revenue from the operation of those projects.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 657 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the development of water management strategies for periods of drought.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 736 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the investment of funds of a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 737 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the ratification of the Southern Dairy Compact; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c on Agriculture by President
SB 821 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the authority of a county to operate, or contract for the operation of, a water or sewer utility system; granting the power of eminent domain and the authority to issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 898 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to grants from the water loan assistance fund for certain projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 904 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 943 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the creation of the Jackson County Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 991 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the operations of the Texas Water Bank.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1037 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the provision of retail water and sewer service by a utility owned or operated by a municipality in certain territories of the municipality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1165 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the designation of water quality protection zones.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1270 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the designation of water quality protection zones in certain areas.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1301 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to water conservation measures required in a county during a declared drought disaster.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1307 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the right of an authorized agent of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to institute a suit for injunctive relief or a civil penalty for a violation or threat of violation of the law regarding on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1308 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Counts, David
Relating to approval of water quality management plans by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1310 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to providing for representation of agricultural interests in water resource planning and management.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1323 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to requiring certain plats for the subdivision of land to include proof of groundwater supply.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1410 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the commissioners courts in economically distressed counties to grant delays and variances from certain platting requirements.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1421 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision or development of land in certain economically distressed areas, including colonias, and certain other areas; providing penalties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1503 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service to economically distressed areas.
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1593 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the development of a water supply reservoir project at the Allens Creek Reservoir site in Austin County, Texas, and providing for the issuance of certain water rights permits to the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1788 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to affected persons entitled to a contested case hearing before the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SCR 39 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Encouraging Texas colleges and universities to apply existing research resources to finding new affordable solutions to address water scarcity and quality problems, including salinity and fecal coliform, in the Rio Grande.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SCR 56 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Encouraging the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to eliminate duplication between its Section 401 water quality certification program and the review conducted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
SJR 42 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the state to create a program involving the issuance of bonds backed by money received from the tobacco settlement to meet the vital infrastructure needs of the state.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 5 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the development and management of the water resources of the state; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 56 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the terms of members of the Texas irrigators advisory council.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c by Chairman
HB 218 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to enforcement of the National Flood Insurance Program by certain counties; providing a civil penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 322 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to investigations by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 374 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to providing protection from retaliation for reporting a violation of certain laws by employees of water or sewer service systems.
House: Business & Industry
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 716 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the definition of "affected person" for purposes of a contested case hearing held by or for the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 855 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1016 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: 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
HB 1060 75-0 (1997)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to interwatershed transfers of surface water.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1132 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1133 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain reporting requirements for the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1159 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to public participation in the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's processes for granting authorizations and other contested cases.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1217 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain contracts for fire hydrant service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1367 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to reporting by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and the attorney general on environmental enforcement actions.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1541 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to regulation of water and sewer rates and services provided by retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1988 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Relating to monitoring of compliance with and enforcement of environmental laws by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and reporting on enforcement actions.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1998 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to statewide water conservation initiatives.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1999 75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, TommySponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the disposition by the Railroad Commission of Texas of well-site equipment from a wellbore transferred to the Texas Experimental Research and Recovery Activity.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2284 75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the transfer of permits, registrations, or other authorizations issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2357 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to monitoring of compliance with and enforcement of environmental laws by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and reporting on enforcement actions.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2979 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the protection of the water supply of a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
HR 342 75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, David
Directing the Texas Water Development Board to consider the solution to the water problems of the Towns of Stamford and Hamlin a high priority.
House: Natural Resources
Reported enrolled
HR 1317 75-0 (1997)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Recognizing the historic significance of the artesian well on the Capitol grounds.
Reported enrolled
SB 1 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the development and management of the water resources of the state; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 268 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to interwatershed transfers of surface water.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 347 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to enforcement by political subdivisions of the National Flood Insurance Program; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
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
SB 482 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to items payable by impact fee.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 594 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to creating the Office of Natural Resource Public Interest Counsel; creating a criminal penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 596 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the definition of "affected person" for purposes of a contested case hearing held by or for the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 653 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain reporting requirements for the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c by Chairman
SB 859 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain contracts for fire hydrant service.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 866 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the transfer of permits, registrations, or other authorizations issued by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1082 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to monitoring of compliance with and enforcement of environmental laws by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and reporting on enforcement actions.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1325 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the availability of certain water for temporary diversion and use.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1592 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to a Red River boundary compact between the States of Texas and Oklahoma.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1789 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the appointment of a watermaster for the Dove Creek watershed.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to s/c by Chairman
SB 1955 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the transfer of certain occupational certification and licensing programs administered by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SCR 35 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Bob
Directing the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission et al. to work with Congress and federal agencies to develop a comprehensive management plan for the Rio Grande Basin.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Signed by the Governor
SCR 77 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Counts, David
Recommending that the purchase of the Allens Creek Reservoir site be ranked as a high priority by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 877 74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the enforcement of tariffs of certain water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 968 74-0 (1995)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to decentralization of certain Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission staff.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
