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TX SB2885

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Peter Flores

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 27.153 of the Texas Water Code to allow the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to authorize injection of reclaimed water into aquifers for storage and recovery projects
  • Reclaimed water must be treated in accordance with standards adopted by the commission specifically for this purpose
  • Authorization may be granted by rule, individual permit, or general permit
  • Passed the Senate unanimously (31-0) on April 30, 2025, and the House (118-17) on May 28, 2025
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.

Environment

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources5/2/2025
Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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