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TX SB1055

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Nichols

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum permit fee the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District can charge for groundwater withdrawal from one cent to seven cents per thousand gallons

  • Applies to groundwater withdrawn for any purpose from permitted wells within the district

  • Amends Section 8868.153(c) of the Special District Local Laws Code

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

  • Passed the Senate unanimously (31-0) on April 29, 2025, and passed the House (110-29) on May 28, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.

Fees & Other Nontax Revenue

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources4/30/2025
Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs2/24/2025

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