Water--rights

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to study and report about water rights that may be subject to cancellation for nonuse. [HB-203] [Water ] [Environmental ]
Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to study and report about water rights that may be subject to cancellation for nonuse.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Reynolds Filed on 07/24/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature 1st Special Session

Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control. [SB-43] [Public Safety ] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Environmental ]
Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Received By The Secretary Of The Senate on 07/23/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an amendment to a water right. [HB-5518] [Water ]
Relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an amendment to a water right.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Drew Darby Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the issuance by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of permits to authorize the diversion of state water from the Gulf of Mexico or a bay or arm of the Gulf of Mexico for desalination and use for industrial purposes. [HB-5341] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Energy ] [Manufacturing ]
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of permits to authorize the diversion of state water from the Gulf of Mexico or a bay or arm of the Gulf of Mexico for desalination and use for industrial purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board. [SB-7] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst See Remarks For Effective Date on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption of the transfer of certain rights in water from certain disclosure requirements applicable to the transfer of certain interests in real property. [SB-2550] [Water ] [Real Estate ]
Relating to an exemption of the transfer of certain rights in water from certain disclosure requirements applicable to the transfer of certain interests in real property.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Effective On 9/1/25 on 05/24/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to study and report about water rights that may be subject to cancellation for nonuse. [HB-5044] [Water ] [Environmental ]
Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to study and report about water rights that may be subject to cancellation for nonuse.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Reynolds Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control. [SB-2568] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Infrastructure ] [Construction ]
Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Placed On General State Calendar on 05/27/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. [HB-4630] [Water ] [Environmental ]
Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Effective Immediately on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to water rights placed in the Texas Water Trust and the Texas Water Bank. [HB-4530] [Water ]
Relating to water rights placed in the Texas Water Trust and the Texas Water Bank.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Vetoed By The Governor on 06/22/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the requirements for obtaining an interbasin water transfer permit. [HB-4433] [Water ]
Relating to the requirements for obtaining an interbasin water transfer permit.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Dean Read First Time on 04/02/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption of the transfer of certain rights in water from certain disclosure requirements applicable to the transfer of certain interests in real property. [HB-3901] [Water ] [Real Estate ]
Relating to an exemption of the transfer of certain rights in water from certain disclosure requirements applicable to the transfer of certain interests in real property.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Drew Darby Companion Considered In Lieu Of Sb 2550 on 05/10/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the disclosure by a seller of certain real property to the purchaser of the property of information regarding the process for obtaining a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the storage, taking, or diversion of state water. [HB-3467] [Real Estate ] [Water ] [Environmental ]
Relating to the disclosure by a seller of certain real property to the purchaser of the property of information regarding the process for obtaining a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the storage, taking, or diversion of state water.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vikki Goodwin Read First Time on 03/24/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the administration by the Texas Water Development Board of the Texas Water Bank and certain funds and accounts. [SB-1629] [Water ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Relating to the administration by the Texas Water Development Board of the Texas Water Bank and certain funds and accounts.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Read First Time on 03/11/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the purposes for which the Texas Water Bank and the Texas Water Trust may accept and hold water rights. [SB-1624] [Water ]
Relating to the purposes for which the Texas Water Bank and the Texas Water Trust may accept and hold water rights.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Left Pending In Committee on 05/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the dedication of certain water rights to the Texas Water Trust. [SB-1623] [Water ]
Relating to the dedication of certain water rights to the Texas Water Trust.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Nathan Johnson Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/10/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Urging the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources. [HCR-77] [Water ] [International ] [Trade ]
Urging the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Terry Canales Placed On Resolutions Calendar on 04/29/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Urging the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources. [SCR-13] [Water ] [International ] [Trade ]
Urging the U.S. Department of State and the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to take appropriate action to ensure that Mexico complies with the 1944 Treaty regarding shared water resources.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Signed By The Governor on 05/15/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to exempting certain transactions from regulation by the Texas Real Estate Commission. [SB-1172] [Real Estate ]
Relating to exempting certain transactions from regulation by the Texas Real Estate Commission.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Effective Immediately on 05/24/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a study of the feasibility of using seawater desalination processes in Texas. [HB-1501] [Water ] [Science ] [Energy ] [Environmental ]
Relating to a study of the feasibility of using seawater desalination processes in Texas.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Tinderholt Read First Time on 03/12/2025

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