Every month during the 86th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature Dr. Robert Mace and Dr. Todd Votteler will provide an update on water-related legislation. The key water committees are Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs in the Senate, and Natural Resources in the House of Representatives. Senator Charles Perry has been re-appointed as Chairman of Senate Agriculture, Water, and Rural Affairs. Representative Lyle Larson has been re-appointed as Chairman of House Natural Resources. Neither committee has held a hearing thus far.
Below is a list of some of the water-related bills that have been filed to date. In February, we will update you on the progress (if any) regarding key water-related bills.
Click here to find information about upcoming hearings.
Note: There is no guarantee of accuracy on this sheet. Confirm status of any bill of interest at Texas Legislature Online.
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Thanks for this update. Does the filter capture bills introduced for WCIDs and MUDs? I just learned the Committee on Special Purpose Districts was recently dissolved. Do you know which committee inherited the responsibilities?