TexasSB 1489th Legislature 2nd Called SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

Sponsored By: Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Keith Bell, Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Brian Birdwell (Republican), César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Creighton, Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Lulu Flores, Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), Ken King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Borris L. Miles (Democratic), Robert Nichols (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic)

Became Law

City Government--GeneralCounty Government--GeneralEnvironment--WaterFees & Other Nontax Revenue--LocalPolitical SubdivisionsWater--Conservation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Builders get impact-fee credits for water savings

Beginning January 1, 2026, local governments must give builders a credit against water and wastewater impact fees. You qualify when you build, contribute, or dedicate an eligible facility, system, or product that delivers water reuse, conservation, or savings. Eligible work reduces per‑unit water use, supply or treatment needs, wastewater collection or treatment, or stormwater and drainage demand, or exceeds standard water‑efficiency requirements. The credit lowers the impact fees charged to the development. Local governments must set clear, fair, and consistent methods to calculate, apply, review, and approve these credits.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Carol Alvarado

    Democratic • Senate

  • Keith Bell

    House

  • Paul Bettencourt

    Republican • Senate

  • Brian Birdwell

    Republican • Senate

  • César Blanco

    Democratic • Senate

  • Donna Campbell

    Republican • Senate

  • Creighton

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Sarah Eckhardt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lulu Flores

    House

  • Roland Gutierrez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brent Hagenbuch

    Republican • Senate

  • Bob Hall

    Republican • Senate

  • Adam Hinojosa

    Republican • Senate

  • Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joan Huffman

    Republican • Senate

  • Bryan Hughes

    Republican • Senate

  • Ken King

    House

  • Lois Kolkhorst

    Republican • Senate

  • José Menéndez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mayes Middleton

    Republican • Senate

  • Borris L. Miles

    Democratic • Senate

  • Robert Nichols

    Republican • Senate

  • Tan Parker

    Republican • Senate

  • Angela Paxton

    Republican • Senate

  • Charles Perry

    Republican • Senate

  • Charles Schwertner

    Republican • Senate

  • Kevin Sparks

    Republican • Senate

  • Royce West

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judith Zaffirini

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 326 • No: 42

House vote 8/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 133 • No: 6

House vote 8/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 133 • No: 6

Senate vote 8/18/2025

Record vote

Yes: 30 • No: 0

Senate vote 8/18/2025

Record vote

Yes: 30 • No: 0

Senate vote 8/15/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 30

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 1/1/26

    9/17/2025House
  2. Signed by the Governor

    9/17/2025House
  3. Sent to the Governor

    8/28/2025House
  4. Signed in the House

    8/28/2025House
  5. Signed in the Senate

    8/27/2025Senate
  6. Reported enrolled

    8/26/2025Senate
  7. House passage reported

    8/26/2025Senate
  8. Reason for vote recorded in Journal

    8/26/2025House
  9. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    8/26/2025House
  10. Record vote (RV#85)

    8/26/2025House
  11. Passed

    8/26/2025House
  12. Read 3rd time

    8/26/2025House
  13. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    8/26/2025House
  14. Record vote (RV#73)

    8/26/2025House
  15. Passed to 3rd reading

    8/26/2025House
  16. Read 2nd time

    8/26/2025House
  17. Placed on General State Calendar

    8/26/2025House
  18. Considered in Calendars

    8/25/2025House
  19. Committee report sent to Calendars

    8/24/2025House
  20. Committee report distributed

    8/24/2025House
  21. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

    8/22/2025House
  22. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

    8/22/2025House
  23. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

    8/22/2025House
  24. Considered in public hearing

    8/22/2025House
  25. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    8/22/2025House

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