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TX HB4630
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stan Kitzman
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AI Summary
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Limits Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulation of artesian wells to only those drilled outside the boundaries of groundwater conservation districts, subsidence districts, or other conservation and reclamation districts that already have authority to regulate well drilling, spacing, or production
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Repeals several Water Code provisions including Sections 11.202(d) and (e), 11.203, 11.204, and 11.207, which previously governed artesian well regulation
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Removes Section 11.203 from the list of criminal offenses under Section 7.142 of the Water Code, renumbering the remaining violations
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Passed the House 121-0 on May 16, 2025, and the Senate 31-0 on May 28, 2025
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Special Districts & Authorities
Last Action
Effective immediately
6/20/2025