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TX SB863
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Perry
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AI Summary
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Prohibits water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer from being transported outside the boundaries of the Edwards Aquifer Authority via pipeline or other means for any purpose
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Allows water withdrawn from the aquifer to be used within the certificated area of a retail public utility that had any part of its service area within the authority boundaries on June 28, 1996, based on certificate of convenience and necessity as it existed on September 1, 2025
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Authorizes the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to permit the injection of reclaimed water into aquifer storage and recovery projects, provided the water meets treatment standards adopted by the commission
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Passed the Senate 31-0 on April 16, 2025, and the House 141-0 on May 28, 2025
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer and to the use of certain reclaimed water in an aquifer storage and recovery project.
Utilities
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025