TX SB1253

Political subdivisions must provide credits against water and wastewater impact fees to builders or developers who construct, contribute, or dedicate facilities, systems, or products that result in water reuse, conservation, or savings

Eligible credit projects include those that reduce per-unit water consumption, decrease wastewater collection needs, diminish stormwater facility demand, or integrate water efficiency technologies exceeding standard requirements

Authorizes a special district (District 8843) to assess a production fee of up to 30 cents per 1,000 gallons, with the maximum fee increasing by 5% annually beginning January 1, 2026

The district may levy a water utility service connection fee up to $1,000 for new connections made after September 1, 2013, with an exemption for utilities using surface water as their sole source

Repeals Section 8843.104 of the Special District Local Laws Code and takes effect September 1, 2025