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TX SB2159

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Flores

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to permit aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) projects with injection wells that transect the Edwards Aquifer specifically in Medina County

  • Allows water injection into geologic formations located beneath the Edwards Aquifer through wells that pass through the aquifer

  • Expands TCEQ's authorization authority from "by rule" only to "by rule or permit" for certain injection well activities in the Edwards Aquifer

  • Requires TCEQ to adopt implementing rules by March 1, 2026

  • Takes effect immediately upon two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

Environment

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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