HB 186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 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
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
HB 2031 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to a statewide water conservation public awareness program.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a study of the effects of building requirements on the use of water conservation technology.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2957 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, AlexSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to requirements for programs of water conservation and water conservation plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3717 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
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.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4488 86-0 (2019)
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
HJR 146 86-0 (2019)
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
SB 1379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 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
HB 965 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of a retail public water utility to require an operator of a correctional facility to comply with water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1571 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1648 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of a water conservation coordinator by a retail public water utility to implement a water conservation plan.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2377 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the development of brackish groundwater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2970 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a Texas water resources program component of the science curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3038 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the explanatory reports issued by the district representatives in groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3717 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to programs to provide incentives for conserving water in outdoor landscapes.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HCR 43 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Directing the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to support the creation of a model water recycling project.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1451 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of a water conservation coordinator by a retail public water utility to implement a water conservation plan.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 928 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Motion withdrawn
HB 1228 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to municipal public securities to provide for or loan or grant public money for the provision of water conservation infrastructure; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1816 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the training requirements for renewal of a private pesticide applicator license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2492 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of a retail public water utility to require an operator of a correctional facility to comply with water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3187 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in municipalities and counties; changing a fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3696 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing the Texas Water Research Program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3719 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain water-conserving products for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 329 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 551 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the duty of the Water Conservation Advisory Council to submit a report and recommendations regarding water conservation in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to recovery of costs for pilot programs to measure energy savings that result from water conservation programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1356 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1552 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to additional functions of a commission panel of a municipal building and standards commission.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the management of the water resources of the state.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 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
HB 4 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the administration of the Texas Water Development Board and the funding of water projects by the board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 1094 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to authorizing assessments for water and energy improvements in districts designated by municipalities and counties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1173 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation on the property of certain water conservation systems.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1182 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1509 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the enforcement of water conservation and animal care and control ordinances of a municipality by civil action or quasi-judicial enforcement; providing civil penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1854 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for upgrading fixtures and materials in state buildings to maximize energy and water conservation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2133 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the public policy for the use of innovative and alternative water treatment technologies for water development purposes and to the establishment of the Texas Center for Innovative Desalination Technology.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2142 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the report by the Water Conservation Advisory Council on progress made in water conservation in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2143 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the evaluation by the Water Conservation Advisory Council of water conservation technologies for possible inclusion in the best management practices guide developed by the water conservation implementation task force.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2674 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 2747 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
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 on the property of a rainwater harvesting system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2781 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3387 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certified water conservation technologies, authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 3582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to emission and water reduction in permitted generation facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3603 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to water conservation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3855 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 142 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real and personal property used for the conservation, reuse, or recycling of water.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 198 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to restrictive covenants regulating drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving natural turf.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 385 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to authorizing assessments for water and energy improvements in regions designated by municipalities and counties; imposing a fee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 654 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the enforcement of water conservation and animal care and control ordinances of a municipality by civil action or quasi-judicial enforcement; providing civil penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
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
SJR 1 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas and the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas to assist in the financing of priority projects in the state water plan.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 659 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to voluntary assessment of property owners by a municipality to finance water or energy efficiency improvements.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1319 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the calculation and reporting of water usage by municipalities and water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 1547 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the desired future conditions of groundwater resources within groundwater management areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Testimony taken in committee
HB 3260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to loans for energy improvements.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3391 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 181 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the calculation and reporting of water usage by municipalities and water utilities for state water planning and other purposes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 459 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to voluntary assessment of property owners by a municipality to finance water or energy efficiency improvements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 225 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property attributable to the implementation on the property of water conservation initiatives, desalination projects, or brush control initiatives.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to projects that may be undertaken by certain development corporations in connection with water conservation programs.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1816 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property attributable to the implementation on the property of water conservation initiatives, desalination projects, or brush control initiatives.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1818 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2667 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3575 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to energy and water conservation measures of state agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4299 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HJR 25 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature by general law to exempt from ad valorem taxes the portion of the assessed value of property attributable to the implementation on the property of a water conservation initiative, desalination project, or brush control initiative.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 74 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature by general law to exempt from ad valorem taxes the portion of the assessed value of property attributable to the implementation on the property of a water conservation initiative, desalination project, or brush control initiative.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1688 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to performance standards for plumbing fixtures sold in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2489 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the authority of the San Jacinto River Authority to implement a groundwater reduction plan for the conservation of groundwater and the reduction of groundwater withdrawals in Montgomery County, and to issue bonds of the authority; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 47 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to regulate land development if approved by a majority vote in a countywide election.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SR 1100 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3526.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 4 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to water conservation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 1699 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the power of a groundwater conservation district to regulate the use of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2567 80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Regulated Industries
Recalled from subcommittee
HB 2883 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a state policy of encouraging voluntary land stewardship to benefit the water in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3058 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of certain real property on which action is taken to conserve groundwater.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HCR 293 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 3.
Received from the House
HR 2887 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
HR 2921 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
SB 3 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the development, management, and preservation of the water resources of the state; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
SB 476 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to a state policy of encouraging voluntary land stewardship to benefit the water in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
SB 831 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SCR 71 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Puente, Robert | et. al.
Commending the farmers of Medina and Uvalde counties in the Edwards Aquifer region for their water conservation efforts.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
SR 1206 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
HB 1223 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to performance standards for toilets sold in this state.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1224 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a study of the effects of take-or-pay contracts on water conservation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1225 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the grounds for an exemption from cancellation of a water right for nonuse.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1226 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to water conservation.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2426 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the creation or enforcement of certain restrictive covenants that undermine water conservation.
House: Land & Resource Management
No action taken in committee
HB 2428 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to water and energy saving performance standards for commercial prerinse spray valves.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 1/1/06
HB 2429 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to water and energy saving performance standards for commercial clothes-washing machines.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2905 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the installation of water conservation systems in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2914 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to requirements and permits for irrigation systems.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 3 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the development and management of the water resources of the state, including the creation of a groundwater conservation district; imposing fees and providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 961 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to a clearinghouse of energy and water conservation information and programs for school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 964 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the authorization, administration, and funding of the program to provide financial assistance for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of water supply and sewer services for economically distressed areas.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 79 79-1 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to water conservation.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 57 79-1 (2005)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to water conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 487 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to a requirement that certain irrigation systems have rain shut-off devices.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 488 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to performance standards for toilets sold in the state.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 489 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to water and energy saving performance standards for commercial clothes-washing machines.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 633 78-0 (2003)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to the application of the sales tax to certain clothes-washing machines.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 645 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to prohibiting the creation or enforcement of certain restrictive covenants that undermine water conservation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1150 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the financing of certain local water, conservation, and open-space projects in accordance with the law governing sports and community venue projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1152 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of certain nonprofit water supply corporations and sewer service corporations to establish and enforce customer water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1532 78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to authority of political subdivisions to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire rights to water.
House: Natural Resources
Postponed
HB 2425 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state and certain local fiscal matters; making appropriations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective according to its terms
HB 2660 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of minimum levels of water conservation in water conservation plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2661 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the use of graywater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2663 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of quantifiable goals for drought contingency plans.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2665 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate matters regarding water conservation.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2897 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to state agency utility savings and capital expenditure reductions.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3084 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to increasing the sustainability of the State's building infrastructure.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 3276 78-0 (2003)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain landscaping requirements in residential subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3338 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the performance of a water audit by a retail public utility providing potable water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3367 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to requiring water utilities to adopt water rates that encourage conservation and dedicating revenue for conservation programs.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3442 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain expenditures, charges, and other financial matters of certain governmental entities.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/03
HCR 290 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2425.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 301 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 2425.
Received from the House
HR 367 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Recognizing the importance of protecting the Lone Star State's water resources.
House: Natural Resources
Reported enrolled
SB 778 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to water and energy saving performance standards for commercial clothes-washing machines.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 779 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to prohibiting the creation or enforcement of certain restrictive covenants that undermine water conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 780 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to a requirement that certain irrigation systems have rain shut-off devices.
Senate: Natural Resources
Received from the Senate
SB 781 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to performance standards for toilets and water leak detection systems.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1016 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the financing of certain local water, conservation, and open-space projects in accordance with the law governing sports and community venue projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1053 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to certain water pollution and conservation programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1094 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate matters regarding water conservation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1227 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to authority of political subdivisions to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire rights to water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1371 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state fiscal matters; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1379 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce water conservation and drought ordinances.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1654 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to state agency utility savings and capital expenditure reductions.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SCR 70 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2425.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 7 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HR 344 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
HB 2379 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain development corporations to undertake water supply or conservation projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2401 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to programs and funding methods that promote water conservation among certain state and local entities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2402 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to sales tax exemptions to promote water conservation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2588 77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the consideration of potential water savings under a water conservation plan in determining the manner of distributing water during a shortage from a water supply covered by a plan.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2968 77-0 (2001)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the management, conservation, and use of groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3017 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3286 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to energy and water conservation measures by state agencies and local governments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 312 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the review and functions of the Texas Water Development Board and the improvement of certain water delivery infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1104 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the distribution of water during a shortage.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1332 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to sales tax exemptions to promote water conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1333 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to programs and funding methods that promote water conservation among certain state and local entities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1494 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to water conservation measures by state agencies and local governments.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1697 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the composition of an advisory committee to the Lower Colorado River Authority's agricultural water conservation fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1832 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to establishing a voluntary greenbelt water use reduction program by the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 734 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, financing, and bond authority of the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority and to the sale to the authority of certain bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1250 70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Texas Rivers Conservation System; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Natural Resources
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 410 70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to agricultural water conservation grant and loan programs.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 702 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, and financing of the Texas Conservation System; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 2 69-0 (1985)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the conservation, development, and protection and enhancement of the quality of, and flood and subsidence control for, surface and underground water and bays and estuaries and providing various financing mechanisms to finance conservation, development, and protection and enhancement of the quality of, and flood, subsidence control, recharge, desalinization, and chloride control for, surface and underground water and agricultural soil and water conservation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks
SB 138 69-0 (1985)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the conservation, development, and protection and enhancement of the quality of, and flood and subsidence control for, surface and underground water and providing various financing mechanisms to finance conservation, development, and protection and enhancement of the quality of, and flood, subsidence control, recharge, and chloride control for, surface and underground water and agricultural soil and water conservation.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn by author
SB 990 69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the reuse of developed water by any city, town, or political subdivision of the state; providing a procedure by which the Texas Water Commission may authorize such reuse; and defining "developed water".
Senate: Natural Resources
Record vote
SB 1432 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the creation and powers of the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds by said Authority to finance the acquisition of political subdivision bonds from the Texas Water Development Board; containing other provisions relating thereto; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
HB 285 68-0 (1983)
Author: Staniswalis, Chip
Relating to creation, administration, and operation of a loan assistance program and bond insurance program for water conservation, water development, water quality enhancement, flood control, or any combination of these programs.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 659 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Relating to the raising of revenue and the allocation of funds for water development, water conservation, water quality enhancement, and flood control and to the Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act rates.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken
HB 1784 68-0 (1983)
Author: Staniswalis, Chip
Relating to assessment of a state water withdrawal fee and the establishment of the water resources enforcement and conservation fund and providing enforcement by the Texas Department of Water Resources.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2272 68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to the conservation of the water resources of the state.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HJR 94 68-0 (1983)
Author: Staniswalis, Chip
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create special water funds and a bond insurance program for water conservation, water development, water quality enhancement, and flood control.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 1235 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Polk, Mary
Relating to the development and conservation of the water resources of the state and to certain powers and duties of the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Water Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
House conferees appointed
SB 1236 68-0 (1983)
Author: Howard, EdSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to creation, administration, and operation of a loan assistance program for water conservation, water development, water quality enhancement, or flood control and drainage and a bond insurance program for water conservation, water development, or water quality enhancement, or any combination of these purposes and to certain powers and duties of the Texas Departmen of Water Resources.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
House conferees appointed
SB 1309 68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the creation, implementation, administration, operation, and financing of the Texas Agricultural Water Conservation Loan Program and the Agricultural Water Conservation Loan Fund; to the powers and duties of the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Department of Water Resources and its director; to the creation, membership, and duties of the Agricultural water Conservation Technical Advisory Group and to cerain enforcement procedures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee laid on table subject to call
SJR 40 68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Gavin, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the issuance of an additional $300 million of Texas Water Development Bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Rules suspended
SJR 41 68-0 (1983)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Laney, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the issuance of $200 million in state general obligation bonds, to create a rural water conservation fund, and to authorize financial assistance for rural political subdivisions.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on daily Constitutional Amendments Calendar
SJR 42 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Staniswalis, Chip
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create special water funds for water conservation, water development, water quality enhancement, and flood control and drainage and a bond insurance program for water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on daily Constitutional Amendments Calendar
HB 1569 67-0 (1981)
Author: Clayton, BillSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Water Bond Guaranty Program to guarantee certain bonds of political subdivisions issued for water-related purposes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HJR 33 67-0 (1981)
Author: Clayton, BillSponsor: Howard, Ed
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating the state's surplus revenue to special funds in the state treasury to be used for retiring state debt and for water development, water conservation and water quality enhancement purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained
SJR 30 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the state's surplus revenue to a special fund in the state treasury to be used for flood control and rainage, water development, water conservation, and water quality enhancement purposes, and establishing a reserve fund in the state treasury.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 4 67-1 (1981)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to the creation, administration, and operation of financial assistance and guaranty programs for water conservation, development, and enhancement and for flood control.
House: Natural Resources
Rules suspended
HB 8 67-1 (1981)
Author: Clayton, BillSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to the creation, administration, and operation of financial assistance and guaranty programs for water conservation, water development, water quality enhancement, flood control, or any combination of these purposes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 4 67-1 (1981)
Author: Howard, Ed
Relating to the creation, administration, and operation of financial assistance and guaranty programs for water conservation, water development, water quality enhancement, flood control, or any combination of these purposes.
Senate: Finance
No action taken
SB 1163 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the regulation of underground water.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 842 62-0 (1971)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to authorizing districts to develop water resources and/or to acquire and improve water related land areas for public recreation purposes.
HB 230 54-0 (1955)
Author: Burkett, Jr., Joseph W. "Joe" | et. al.
Relating to creating the elective Texas Water Commission, abolishing the Board of Water Engineers of Texas, transferring its present authority, powers and duties to said commission; and providing additional duties, powers and authority to be performed by the Commission in the conservation and distribution of the water resources of this State; and making legislative determinations and declarations of policies.
SB 76 54-0 (1955)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to creating the elective Texas Water Commission, abolishing the Board of Water Engineers of Texas, transferring its present authority, powers and duties to said Commission; and providing additional duties, powers and authority to be performed by the Commission in the conservation and distribution of the water resources of this State; and making legislative determinations and declarations of policies.
HB 454 53-0 (1953)
Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison | et. al.
Relating to creating a Water Resources Committee; making necessary appropriations.
SJR 1 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Legislature to provide for the collection and expenditure of fees not to exceed stated rates for the right to divert or use certain waters to provide for securing bonds or other obligations for water conservation purposes by a pledge of such fees, and to make appropriations of such fees for more than two years.
HB 145 53-1 (1954)
Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury | et. al.
Relating to providing for the construction of small dams in Texas for the conservation of water resources and the alleviation of drought; making an appropriation.
HB 42 52-0 (1951)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"
Relating to granting the consent of the State of Texas to the acquisition by the United States of land in the State needed for programs and works of improvement in the interest of soil and water conservation and flood control; providing that this Act shall apply only to that portion of the Colorado River watershed and its tributaries from the mouth of the Concho river to and including the San Saba River and lying within Taylor, Callahan, Eastland, Comanche, Mills, Brown, Coleman, Runnels, Concho, McCulloch, Menard, Schleicher, Sutton, Kimble, Mason, and San Saba Counties.
HB 402 52-0 (1951)
Author: Gray, Sr., Jessy Franklin
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the conservation, storage, control, development and equitable distribution of the water of the watershed of the Nueces River and its tributaries; requiring the consent and approval of the Board of Directors of the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District for the use, diversion, storage or impounding of any waters of such watershed beyond present actual use, diversion, storage or impoundage.
SJR 3 51-0 (1949)
Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to Article III of the Constitution of the State of Texas, creating a Texas Water Conservation Projects Board and establishing a Texas Water Conservation Projects Fund; providing for an election and the issuance of a proclamation therefor.
HB 873 45-0 (1937)
Author: Davisson, Jr., George Allen | et. al.
Relating to making an emergency appropriation for the Leon River Conservation Project to be repaid out of the first moneys received.
HB 28 38-2 (1923)
Author: Melson, John McCullough | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain Act requiring the Board of Water Engineer and the State Reclamation Engineer to make a report to the Governor an adequate topographic and hydrographic survey of the stream watersheds of the State.
