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TX HB609
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cody Vasut
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AI Summary
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Amends the Texas Water Code to require general aquaculture permits to allow cultivated oyster mariculture permit holders to discharge waste from cleaning oyster-growing structures into state waters
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Cleaning must occur only at the authorized operation location and use water from that same location
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Prohibits altering the cleaning water in any way, including adding soap, chemicals, or similar substances
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Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to consult with the Parks and Wildlife Department when establishing permit conditions
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed the House 126-5 on April 25, 2025, and the Senate 31-0 on May 25, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the cleaning of a structure used to grow oysters for cultivated oyster mariculture.
Parks & Wildlife
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025