|
|
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Withdrawn from schedule |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|LEAD POISONING|Minors--Health & Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Electronic Information Systems|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INTERNET|Water--General |
|
|
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. |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Cemeteries|City Government--General|City Government--Roads|City Government--Utilities|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Environment--Solid Waste|NUISANCES|PLATTING|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1904 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Harris, Cody
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the use of the water infrastructure fund. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1905 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Harris, Cody
Sponsor: 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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--School Districts|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LEAD POISONING|Minors--Health & Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Electronic Information Systems|Open Meetings|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|DROUGHT|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Energy--General|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Legislature|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|SURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARD|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2710 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Sponsor: 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 |
Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|PERMITS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Safety|STORAGE TANKS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
LITTER|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Health--General|MILK|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3416 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: 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 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Insurance--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3683 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Morales, Eddie
|
Relating to standards for water management in certain areas. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
DEVILS RIVER|LAKE AMISTAD|PECOS RIVER|SAN FELIPE SPRINGS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FALCON LAKE|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|STARR COUNTY|Water--General|ZAPATA COUNTY |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--General|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Energy--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INTERNET|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 634 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: 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 |
Agriculture|Protection of Personal Information|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE|Water--General |
|
|
SB 669 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: 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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General |
|
|
SB 900 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to the safety of storage vessels. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/21 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Safety|STORAGE TANKS|Water--General |
|
|
SB 997 |
87-0 (2021) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|SURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARD|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Hospitals|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Insurance--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|PERMITS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Cemeteries|City Government--General|City Government--Roads|City Government--Utilities|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Environment--Solid Waste|NUISANCES|PLATTING|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|DROUGHT|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FLOODS|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ALERT SYSTEM|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FLOODS|Safety|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Safety|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FLOODS|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Parks & Wildlife--General|Water--General |
|
|
HB 720 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 722 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 723 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: 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 |
BRAZOS RIVER BASIN|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GUADALUPE RIVER BASIN|NECHES RIVER BASIN|NUECES RIVER|RED RIVER|RIO GRANDE RIVER|SAN ANTONIO RIVER BASIN|SAN JACINTO RIVER|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
BRUSH COUNTRY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|CENTRAL TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
FLOODS|Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 907 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
HB 909 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to best management practices for aggregate production operations. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--School Districts|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INTERNET|LEAD POISONING|Minors--Health & Safety|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1010 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Paul, Dennis
|
Relating to state and regional flood planning. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
FLOODS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Safety|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1594 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
|
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of groundwater availability in certain counties. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|TRINITY AQUIFER|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 1671 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to water quality protection areas. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Water|SAN JACINTO RIVER|SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Appropriations|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|RURAL WATER ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1904 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Military & Veterans|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
HB 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 |
COLONIAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BORDER|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2545 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: 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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DESALINATION|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Franchise|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2729 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the administration, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority; authorizing a fee. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
HB 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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|Environment--Water|Interim Studies|Science & Technology|TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2939 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Zwiener, Erin
|
Relating to the operation of certain aggregate production operations. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
Environment--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|ROCK QUARRIES & PITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--School Districts|Minors--Health & Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Recycling|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3264 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of groundwater conditions in certain counties. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
BELL COUNTY|BURNET COUNTY|EDWARDS AQUIFER|MILAM COUNTY|TRAVIS COUNTY|TRINITY AQUIFER|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General|WILLIAMSON COUNTY |
|
|
HB 3339 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Sponsor: 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Safety|Utilities--Natural Gas|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Natural Gas|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Safety|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General|WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--Employees/Officers|Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|LOANS|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|State Finances--Management & Control|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Governor|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|Governor|Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General|WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FLOODS|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|SURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARD|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|UVALDE COUNTY|UVALDE WATER TRUST|UVALDE WATER TRUST ACT|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FLOODS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FLOODS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FLOODS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FLOODS|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|FLOODS|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
FLOODS|Governor|HARRIS COUNTY|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 396 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to state and regional flood planning. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|FLOODS|STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE FLOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 530 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: 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 |
Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|FLOODS|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BRAZOS RIVER BASIN|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|NECHES RIVER BASIN|RED RIVER BASIN|RIO GRANDE RIVER BASIN|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 881 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Military & Veterans|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
SB 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 |
DROUGHT|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 911 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
|
Relating to the supervision of water districts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|BORDER|EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|TRINITY AQUIFER|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
SB 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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FLOODS|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Health--General|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1041 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: 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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Elections--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE|State Finances--Appropriations|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Energy--Conservation|Property Interests--Real Property|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1294 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Powell, Beverly
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to water-related exemptions from sales and use taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
Taxation--Sales|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Taxation--Sales|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FLOODS|STORAGE TANKS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FLOODS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1574 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: King, Tracy
|
Relating to the duties of the Texas Water Development Board. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/19 |
COLONIAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1647 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the administration, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority; authorizing a fee. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
SB 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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1726 |
86-0 (2019) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of groundwater conditions in certain counties. |
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
|
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs |
BELL COUNTY|BURNET COUNTY|EDWARDS AQUIFER|MILAM COUNTY|TRAVIS COUNTY|TRINITY AQUIFER|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General|WILLIAMSON COUNTY |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
CRIMINAL RECORDS|Environment--Air|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--Employees/Officers|Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|DISASTER MITIGATION, RECOVERY, RESPONSE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Financial--General|HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE FLOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FLOODS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
HB 101 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to the development of and contracting for reclaimed water facilities in certain municipalities. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|Purchasing--Local|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|RURAL|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 641 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1257 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Sponsor: 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 |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FLOODS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Highways|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Parks & Wildlife--General|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|LOANS|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|Property Interests--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Purchasing--General|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2215 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Price, Four
Sponsor: 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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|FLOODS|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LEAD POISONING|Minors--Health & Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2725 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: 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 |
County Government--General|Environment--Water|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GIFTS & DONATIONS|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Open Meetings|Open Records|Water--General |
|
|
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. |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Electronic Information Systems|GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE|LITTER|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
FLOODS|GALVESTON COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|ROCK QUARRIES & PITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3618 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: 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 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LEAD POISONING|Minors--Health & Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
FLOODS|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Annexation|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|MASON COUNTY|MCCULLOCH COUNTY|MENARD COUNTY|SAN SABA RIVER|SCHLEICHER COUNTY|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Health--General|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DESALINATION|PERMITS|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS STATE WATER INVESTMENT FUND ACT|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|RIO GRANDE RIVER|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 4045 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to the regulation and permitting of groundwater. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Amusements, Games, Sports|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
FLOODS|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, U. S.|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Water--General |
|
|
HCR 152 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Frank, James
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3735. |
|
Filed |
Resolutions--Corrective|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Sales|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Open Meetings|Open Records|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DROUGHT|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Utilities--General|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|Purchasing--Local|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BRAZOS RIVER BASIN|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GUADALUPE RIVER BASIN|SAN ANTONIO RIVER BASIN|TRINITY RIVER BASIN|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|RURAL|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 864 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|LOANS|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|FLOODS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Courts--District|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
FLOODS|GALVESTON COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1392 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to groundwater conservation districts. |
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Purchasing--General|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Amusements, Games, Sports|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 1511 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: 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 |
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1525 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: 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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Electronic Information Systems|GEO-TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1538 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: 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 |
FLOODS|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LEAD POISONING|Minors--Health & Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Energy--Solar|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Interim Studies|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Utilities--Electric|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|FLOODS|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|County Government--General|Environment--General|SAN MARCOS RIVER|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Annexation|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Water--General |
|
|
SB 2068 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Sponsor: 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 |
BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|ROCK QUARRIES & PITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Sales|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 26 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to the regulation of groundwater. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Received from the House |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
HB 27 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Received from the House |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Annexation|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Appropriations|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|PERMITS|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS STATE WATER INVESTMENT FUND ACT|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LEAD POISONING|Minors--Health & Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Governor|MEXICO|SOUTHWESTERN STATES WATER COMMISSION|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|INTERNET|LOANS|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|PERMITS|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 908 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: 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 |
RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General |
|
|
HB 928 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Motion withdrawn |
DROUGHT|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 930 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: 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 |
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 949 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: 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 |
Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 995 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the establishment of stormwater control and recapture planning authorities in certain counties. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
County Government--General|Environment--Water|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1016 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: 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 |
COMAL RIVER|Environment--Water|FRIO RIVER|GUADALUPE RIVER|NUECES RIVER|SABINAL RIVER|SAN MARCOS RIVER|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
CLAY COUNTY|RINGGOLD RESERVOIR|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 1192 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
|
Relating to permissible uses of graywater for domestic use. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Health--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER RESOURCES FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1224 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: 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 |
BONDS|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1232 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: 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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|County Government--General|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Health--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1919 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
Parks & Wildlife--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2179 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: 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 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Taxation--Sales|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LANDFILLS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS|Environment--Water|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS|Environment--Water|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STRATEGIC PLANS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Utilities--Electric|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|Property Interests--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2767 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2879 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: 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 |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Interim Studies|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Utilities--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Interim Studies|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
PERMITS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|CONTINUING EDUCATION|County Government--General|FLOODS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|City Government--General|Energy--Conservation|RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY ACT ("R-PACE")|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 3696 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
|
Relating to establishing the Texas Water Research Program. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Taxation--Sales|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DESALINATION|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Highways|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|PERMITS|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, U. S.|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Water--General |
|
|
HCR 138 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1919. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Parks & Wildlife--General|Resolutions--Corrective|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HCR 139 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 30. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Resolutions--Corrective|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HCR 148 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 928. |
|
Filed |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Resolutions--Corrective|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HR 3507 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 928. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
DROUGHT|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 551 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: 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 |
Legislature|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 854 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
SB 913 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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 |
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Energy--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
SB 991 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: 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 |
DESALINATION|Energy--Solar|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Interim Studies|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|RENEWABLE ENERGY|Utilities--Electric|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1101 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: 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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Utilities--Electric|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMAL RIVER|Environment--Water|FRIO RIVER|GUADALUPE RIVER|NUECES RIVER|SABINAL RIVER|SAN MARCOS RIVER|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1301 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: 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 |
WATER RESOURCES FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1337 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: 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 |
Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1356 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
Taxation--Sales|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
CLAY COUNTY|LITTLE WICHITA RIVER|RINGGOLD RESERVOIR|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Oil & Gas|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Interim Studies|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DROUGHT|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|BORDER|RIO GRANDE RIVER|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|State Finances--Appropriations|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GULF OF MEXICO|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|GULF OF MEXICO|LANDFILLS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Interim Studies|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
DROUGHT|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Resolutions--Corrective|Taxation--Sales|Water--General |
|
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SR 1068 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 928. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
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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 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
State Finances--Appropriations|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Taxation--Sales|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
State Finances--Appropriations|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
HB 340 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|PERMITS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Safety|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|County Government--Employees/Officers|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY|LAKE COLUMBIA|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|State Finances--Appropriations|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1189 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|Property Interests--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|Animals|CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|NORTH FORT BEND WATER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2062 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the regulation of plumbing. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PLUMBERS & PLUMBING|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 2121 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to interbasin transfers of state water. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|PLUMBERS & PLUMBING|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
GULF OF MEXICO|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BRAZOS RIVER|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
COLORADO RIVER|CONCHO RIVER|SAN SABA RIVER|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DROUGHT|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--General|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DROUGHT|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Animals|Parks & Wildlife--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2781 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
City Government--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 3212 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: 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 |
RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
COMAL RIVER|Environment--Water|FRIO RIVER|NUECES RIVER|SABINAL RIVER|SAN MARCOS RIVER|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Recycling|Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3511 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: 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 |
Purchasing--Local|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LOANS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3603 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burnam, Lon
|
Relating to water conservation. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
City Government--Utilities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
DROUGHT|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Utilities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Legislature|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
AUDITS & AUDITORS|City Government--Utilities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
FRANKLIN COUNTY|RED RIVER COUNTY|SULPHUR RIVER|TITUS COUNTY|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Open Meetings|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Governor|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Governor|State Finances--Appropriations|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Taxation--Sales|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMAL RIVER|Environment--Water|FRIO RIVER|NUECES RIVER|SABINAL RIVER|SAN MARCOS RIVER|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 595 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: 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 |
FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|NORTH FORT BEND WATER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
SB 655 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: 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 |
Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Water--General |
|
|
SB 662 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
|
Relating to the composition of the drought preparedness council. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
DROUGHT|DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1168 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Governor|Intergovernmental Relations|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1169 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to water conservation. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
House passage as amended reported |
City Government--Utilities|DROUGHT|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1170 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
|
Relating to water shortage reporting by water utilities. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Animals|Parks & Wildlife--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1241 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: 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 |
EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 1249 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John
|
Relating to plugging, capping, repairing, or completing certain wells. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
Environment--Water|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Safety|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1454 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the regulation of plumbing. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PLUMBERS & PLUMBING|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1532 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|PERMITS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 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 |
BRAZOS RIVER|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1760 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Recycling|Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--General |
|
|
HB 24 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
|
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater. |
|
Filed |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 50 |
83-1 (2013) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to research on and the treatment of saline water. |
|
Filed |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Health--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE DESALINATION TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS|DESALINATION|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Health--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 218 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--General|Environment--Solid Waste|LITTER|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Highways|SIGNS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|UVALDE COUNTY|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
RURAL|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Water|LOWER BOIS D'ARC CREEK RESERVOIR|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
CONTINUING EDUCATION|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--General|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Utilities|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
LITTLE RIVER RESERVOIR|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1547 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1732 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: 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 |
BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--District|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BRAZOS COUNTY|NAVASOTA RIVER|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|County Government--General|Minors--Health & Safety|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2760 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Garza, John
|
Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GUADALUPE RIVER|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|GULF OF MEXICO|Parks & Wildlife--General|SAN ANTONIO RIVER|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Sales|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|State Finances--Management & Control|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3391 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
City Government--General|County Government--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|LOANS|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Sunset--Commission Bills|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
FLOODS|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|Environment--Water|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HR 2659 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Ritter, Allan
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 660. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Sunset--Commission Bills|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Highways|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 360 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: 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 |
RURAL|State Finances--Appropriations|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 370 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: 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 |
State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Water|OPEN-SPACE LAND|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Real Property|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General |
|
|
SB 467 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
|
Relating to the power of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 525 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
|
Relating to the protection of water quality in certain bodies of water. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Water|LOWER BOIS D'ARC CREEK RESERVOIR|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Sunset--Commission Bills|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 691 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: 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 |
Agriculture|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
SB 737 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: 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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 1073 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1148 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize certain injection wells that transect or terminate in the Edwards Aquifer. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|INJECTION WELLS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Open Meetings|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1480 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: 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 |
PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1595 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
|
Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|GUADALUPE RIVER|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|GULF OF MEXICO|Parks & Wildlife--General|SAN ANTONIO RIVER|SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Sales|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|Environment--Water|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SR 1250 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 660. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Sunset--Commission Bills|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|Environment--Solid Waste|LITTER|Water--General |
|
|
HB 865 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: 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 |
Agriculture|INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Parks & Wildlife--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1433 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: 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 |
PERMITS|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1434 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the use of money in the watermaster fund. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
BRUSH CONTROL|City Government--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|DESALINATION|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 1922 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the authorization of certain reuse water system contributions and discharges. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|Environment--General|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1981 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
HB 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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
LITTLE RIVER RESERVOIR|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2339 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Miller, Sid
|
Relating to the regulation of licensed irrigators. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2414 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Bolton, Valinda
|
Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Safety|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2536 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to the floodplain management account. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
FLOODS|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PLUMBERS & PLUMBING|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--General|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3136 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: 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 |
County Government--General|EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3526 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: 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 |
State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COLONIAS|Housing--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|County Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3834 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: 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 |
Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|DISCRIMINATION|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Taxation--General|Water--General |
|
|
HB 4110 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: 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 |
GIFTS & DONATIONS|Purchasing--State|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|DESALINATION|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|SEVERANCE TAX|Taxation--Energy Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Energy--General|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
County Government--General|KLEBERG COUNTY|NUECES COUNTY|Parks & Wildlife--General|Water--General|Weapons |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 4607 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: 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 |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|RIO GRANDE RIVER|Water--General|ZAPATA COUNTY |
|
|
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 |
HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
HR 2969 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3526. |
|
3 hr. notice-for consideration |
Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS|Parks & Wildlife--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Water--General |
|
|
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. |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|SAN JACINTO RIVER|Water--General |
|
|
SB 968 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
|
Relating to interactive water features and fountains. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
City Government--General|County Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|INTERNET|MERCURY|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1288 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to the floodplain management account. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
FLOODS|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1299 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1371 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the colonia self-help program. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: International Relations & Trade
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COLONIAS|Housing--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PLUMBERS & PLUMBING|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
EVIDENCE|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1829 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to the collection of artifacts from public waterways. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
ARCHEOLOGY & ARCHEOLOGISTS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|PERMITS|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--General |
|
|
SB 2283 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: 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 |
DESALINATION|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 2313 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: 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 |
BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 2314 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: 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 |
State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|PERMITS|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 2317 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS COMMISSION|Salaries & Expenses|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
HAYS TRINITY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|County Government--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|PERMITS|PROPERTY OWNERS' & HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|LITTER|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
FLOODS|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1032 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to amendments to regional water plans. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on intent calendar |
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Electronic Information Systems|HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1657 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|Property Interests--General|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 1719 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to requiring landowners to report the burial of certain animal carcasses. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Agriculture|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2018 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: 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 |
City Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|NATURAL RESOURCES|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2108 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2654 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
DESALINATION|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Health--General|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 2883 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: 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 |
NATURAL RESOURCES|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
CEDAR RIDGE RESERVOIR|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3017 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the certification of water treatment specialists. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Health--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|WATER TREATMENT SPECIALISTS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FLOODS|Governor|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3481 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
Ethics|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local|State Officers|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3554 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Isett, Carl
Sponsor: 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 |
Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|Environment--Water|Housing--General|Malpractice--Professionals|Mines & Mineral Resources|ROCK QUARRIES & PITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|DESALINATION|DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PLUMBERS & PLUMBING|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PLUMBERS & PLUMBING|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Mines & Mineral Resources|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Resolutions--Legislative Policy|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Resolutions--Corrective|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HR 2887 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Brown, Betty
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3. |
|
3 hr. notice-for consideration |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HR 2921 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Puente, Robert
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3. |
|
Reported enrolled |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 3 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
Sponsor: 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 |
EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 63 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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 |
County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Water--General|ZAPATA COUNTY |
|
|
SB 359 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
NATURAL RESOURCES|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
SB 616 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|Property Interests--General|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 622 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: 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 |
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION COUNCIL, TEXAS|NATURAL RESOURCES|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 790 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to amendments to regional water plans. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Health--General|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|PERMITS|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FLOODS|Insurance--Property & Casualty|State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
CEDAR RIDGE RESERVOIR|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1535 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: 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 |
BONDS|City Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
FLOODS|Political Subdivisions|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1674 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the applicability of groundwater regulations. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Oil & Gas|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1762 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--Air|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1838 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to equipment used for irrigation systems. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
No action taken in subcommittee |
IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COW CREEK GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SR 1206 |
80-0 (2007) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3. |
|
Reported enrolled |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Solid Waste|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|PLUMBERS & PLUMBING|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1224 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1225 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 1226 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Puente, Robert
|
Relating to water conservation. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PERMITS|Political Subdivisions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|PERMITS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1657 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hope, Ruben
Sponsor: 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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Property Interests--General|RIO GRANDE RIVER|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
AUDITOR, STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Water & Sewer|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2032 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: 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 |
Crime Prevention|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Environment--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Environment--Water|Historic Preservation & Museums|Parks & Wildlife--General|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Sales|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2140 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: 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 |
Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|Environment--Solid Waste|SEWAGE SLUDGE|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2427 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Puente, Robert
|
Relating to water conservation specialty license plates. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
LICENSE PLATES|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2428 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
RAINWATER HARVESTING EVALUATION COMMITTEE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2431 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Puente, Robert
|
Relating to amendments to regional water plans. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF|WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS|WATER WELL DRILLERS ADVISORY COUNCIL|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2484 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Casteel, Carter
|
Relating to water quality control policies. |
House: Environmental Regulation
|
Referred to Environmental Regulation |
Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|Environment--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2815 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Campbell, Scott
Sponsor: Madla, Frank | et. al.
|
Relating to the Concho River Watermaster Program. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
CONCHO RIVER|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|Environment--Solid Waste|SEWAGE SLUDGE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BRAZOS RIVER|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|ROCK QUARRIES & PITS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2914 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Puente, Robert
|
Relating to requirements and permits for irrigation systems. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
City Government--General|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3029 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Strama, Mark
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
|
Relating to eligibility of certain rural areas for certain state assistance. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
County Government--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Political Subdivisions|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3144 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: 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 |
Highways|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Water--General|WOOD COUNTY |
|
|
HB 3310 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to groundwater planning and data collection. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY & WATER COMMISSION|MEXICO|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Constitutional Revision|Environment--General|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
NORTH PLAINS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary|Water--General |
|
|
HR 2212 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2027. |
|
Reported enrolled |
DIMMIT COUNTY|EDWARDS COUNTY|FRIO COUNTY|KENEDY COUNTY|KERR COUNTY|KIMBLE COUNTY|LLANO COUNTY|MASON COUNTY|MAVERICK COUNTY|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety|REAL COUNTY|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|UVALDE COUNTY|Water--General|Weapons|ZAVALA COUNTY |
|
|
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 |
RIO GRANDE RIVER|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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. |
Crimes--Against Property|Safety|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
SB 343 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: 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 |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Solid Waste|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 374 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: 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 |
State Finances--Management & Control|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
SB 471 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Luna, Vilma
|
Relating to the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--General|Water--General |
|
|
SB 509 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: 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 |
Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 739 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General |
|
|
SB 740 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Janek, Kyle
Sponsor: 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 |
BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COLONIAS|Housing--General|Legislature|SECRETARY OF STATE|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Health--General|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1297 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: 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 |
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1354 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: 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 |
BRAZOS RIVER|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Mines & Mineral Resources|ROCK QUARRIES & PITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1451 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Averitt, Kip
|
Relating to the management of groundwater. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Legislature|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS COMMISSION|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STUDY COMMISSION ON WATER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|SEWAGE SLUDGE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1707 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: McReynolds, Jim
|
Relating to the regulation of poultry facilities. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/05 |
Agriculture|Environment--Solid Waste|SEWAGE SLUDGE|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|Environment--Solid Waste|SEWAGE SLUDGE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SR 1072 |
79-0 (2005) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2027. |
|
Reported enrolled |
DIMMIT COUNTY|EDWARDS COUNTY|FRIO COUNTY|KENEDY COUNTY|KERR COUNTY|KIMBLE COUNTY|LLANO COUNTY|MASON COUNTY|MAVERICK COUNTY|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety|REAL COUNTY|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|UVALDE COUNTY|Water--General|Weapons|ZAVALA COUNTY |
|
|
HB 79 |
79-1 (2005) |
Author: Puente, Robert
|
Relating to water conservation. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 57 |
79-1 (2005) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to water conservation. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
Minors--Health & Safety|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--General|Environment--Water|PERMITS|RURAL|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Taxation--Sales|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES|Taxation--Sales|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 645 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--Water|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Environment--Water|Oil & Gas|WATER WELL DRILLERS & PUMP INSTALLERS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1138 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
|
Relating to nonprofit water supply and sewer service corporations in certain counties. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Environment--Solid Waste|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1150 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Environment--Water|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1152 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
County Government--General|Environment--Water|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Open Meetings|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1378 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: 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 |
Purchasing--General|WATER ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1577 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: 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. |
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS|Environment--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Health--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--Roads|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|PERMITS|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BARGES|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Solid Waste|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 1875 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Wise, Miguel
Sponsor: 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 |
COLONIAS|RURAL|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 1979 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2021 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: 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 |
Corporations & Associations|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2075 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to regulating health and safety conditions at youth camps. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|Water--General|YOUTH CAMP |
|
|
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 |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2184 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: 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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2250 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Flores, Kino
Sponsor: 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 |
RIO GRANDE RIVER|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2388 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Cook, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Utilities--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2567 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the disposal of brine from desalination operations. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
DESALINATION|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2660 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--Water|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2661 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to the use of graywater. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/03 |
Environment--Water|HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES|Housing--General|PERMITS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2663 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Puente, Robert
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the establishment of quantifiable goals for drought contingency plans. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
DROUGHT|Environment--Water|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
WATER CONSERVATION IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|County Government--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
CADDO LAKE|CYPRESS CREEK BASIN|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS|STUDY COMMISSION ON WATER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
HB 2887 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Sponsor: 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 |
Water--General |
|
|
HB 2888 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Cook, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to removing exemptions for certain wells and impounded water. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Animals|Environment--Solid Waste|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|PUBLIC NOTICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Property Interests--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General |
|
|
HB 3152 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: 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 |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Solid Waste|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
FLOODS|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Interim Studies|Legislature|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3276 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to certain landscaping requirements in residential subdivisions. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Referred to Business & Industry |
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|PROPERTY OWNERS' & HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Open Records|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Utilities--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
RURAL|Utilities--General|Water--General |
|
|
HR 1738 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Hope, Ruben
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1639. |
|
Reported enrolled |
Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|Minors--Health & Safety|Water--General|YOUTH CAMP |
|
|
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 |
Utilities--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Taxation--Franchise|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
DESALINATION|Environment--Water|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Health--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--Roads|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Solid Waste|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
SB 967 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: 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 |
COLONIAS|RURAL|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Environment--Water|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Solid Waste|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1094 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
|
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate matters regarding water conservation. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
WATER CONSERVATION IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|EVIDENCE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|EVIDENCE|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1378 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
|
Relating to the disposal of brine from desalination operations. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
DESALINATION|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|DROUGHT|Environment--Water|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Corporations & Associations|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF|Health--General|PERMITS|Safety|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|County Government--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BARGES|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1562 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
|
Relating to the transportation of groundwater withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer and to transfers of permits issued by the Edwards Aquifer Authority. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1639 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: 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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|STUDY COMMISSION ON WATER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BONDS|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1729 |
78-0 (2003) |
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: 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 |
Purchasing--State|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Solid Waste|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Open Meetings|Open Records|Safety|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BORDER|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Animals|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Property Interests--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Utilities--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
BORDER|COLONIAS|Housing--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
HB 666 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Sponsor: 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 |
County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
HB 742 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Walker, Gary
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
|
Relating to the presumed validity of a district act or proceeding. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective immediately |
Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Validating Acts|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Utilities|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2033 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: 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 |
Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Utilities|Utilities--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Taxation--Franchise|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Sunset Bills|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2401 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: 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 |
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2402 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
|
Relating to sales tax exemptions to promote water conservation. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
Energy--Conservation|Taxation--Sales|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2403 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
|
Relating to reporting requirements regarding certain clothes-washing machines. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Effective on 9/1/01 |
Energy--Conservation|FURNITURE & FIXTURES|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2409 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Counts, David
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to restrictions on artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
No action taken in committee |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FLOODS|Political Subdivisions|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|PUBLIC NOTICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--General|Environment--Water|PERMITS|RURAL|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Oil & Gas|STORAGE TANKS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Water--General |
|
|
HB 2817 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: 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 |
Purchasing--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
COLONIAS|LOANS|RURAL|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|Sunset Bills|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3044 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Luna, Vilma
|
Relating to the desalination of water. |
House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
GULF OF MEXICO|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3111 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Sponsor: 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 |
ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Environment--Solid Waste|LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STORAGE TANKS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3286 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: 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 |
Energy--Conservation|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Agriculture|EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3518 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Turner, Bob
|
Relating to exemptions from permitting requirements for water wells. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
HB 3587 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Walker, Gary
Sponsor: 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 |
Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
BRAZOS RIVER|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|STONEWALL COUNTY|Water--General |
|
|
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. |
PANHANDLE REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|SWEETWATER CREEK RESERVOIR|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
HCR 320 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Turner, Bob
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 247. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
Animals|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Property Interests--General|Resolutions--Corrective|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Resolutions--Corrective|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
COLORADO RIVER FLOOD PLAIN COALITION, TEXAS|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
RURAL|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|WATER POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Utilities--Electric|Water--General|Water--Rights |
|
|
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 |
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Sunset Bills|Water--General |
|
|
SB 312 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: 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 |
COLONIAS|LOANS|RURAL|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|Sunset Bills|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--Development|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--General|Insurance--General|OFFICE OF NATURAL RESOURCE PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL|PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Utilities--General|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--Utilities|LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
SB 936 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: 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 |
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FLOODS|Political Subdivisions|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1069 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
|
Relating to restrictions on artificial recharge of the Edwards Aquifer. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
EDWARDS AQUIFER|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1071 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
|
Relating to contested case hearings regarding applications for certain environmental permits. |
House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Environment--Air|Environment--Water|PERMITS|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1174 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: 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 |
Crimes--Against Property|Utilities--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|RIO GRANDE RIVER|Water--General |
|
|
SB 1326 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Truan, Carlos
|
Relating to the desalination of water. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Energy--Conservation|FURNITURE & FIXTURES|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Energy--Conservation|Taxation--Sales|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Environment--Water|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Energy--Conservation|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|WATER--CONSERVATION|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PERMITS|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Environment--Solid Waste|LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS|NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STORAGE TANKS|Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Water--General |
|
|
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 |
Resolutions--Corrective|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Water--General |
|
|
SCR 77 |
77-0 (2001) |
Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Cook, Robert
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Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections to S.B. No. 2. |
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Signed by the Governor |
Resolutions--Corrective|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WATER POLICY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Water--General |
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