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TX SB1663

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to notify affected parties of groundwater contamination "as soon as practicable" rather than simply within 30 days, while maintaining the 30-day maximum deadline

  • Expands acceptable notification methods beyond first class mail to include e-mail, door notices, or other effective delivery methods

  • Adds a new notification requirement for residents at all residential addresses within one mile of the contamination site

  • Maintains existing requirements to notify private drinking water well owners who may be affected and applicable groundwater conservation districts

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed Senate 30-1 on April 16, 2025 and House 111-29 on May 27, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.

Health

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources4/22/2025
Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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