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TX SB2159
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Flores
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AI Summary
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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
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Allows water injection into geologic formations located beneath the Edwards Aquifer through wells that pass through the aquifer
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Expands TCEQ's authorization authority from "by rule" only to "by rule or permit" for certain injection well activities in the Edwards Aquifer
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Requires TCEQ to adopt implementing rules by March 1, 2026
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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