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TX SB2498

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties located wholly or partly in a groundwater management area that lack a groundwater conservation district within their boundaries may now participate in the joint planning process through a representative designated by the county's governing body

  • County representatives may participate in joint planning in the same manner as district representatives, including presenting information on desired future conditions and estimates of groundwater resources and availability

  • The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas Water Development Board must provide technical assistance to participating counties to support their interests in the joint planning process

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the participation of certain counties in joint planning in groundwater management areas.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs4/3/2025

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