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TexasHB 333389th Legislature Regular SessionHouse

Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain river segments and drainage areas.

Sponsored By: César Blanco (Democratic), Eddie Morales

Became Law

VAL VERDE COUNTYEnvironment--Solid WasteEnvironment--WaterPERMITSENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New wastewater permit limits protect Devils River

Beginning September 1, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality cannot issue certain new wastewater discharge permits. The ban covers direct discharges from domestic or industrial wastewater treatment facilities into state-classified Devils River sections in Val Verde County. It also covers other water bodies in the county that drain into those sections. Exceptions allow individual or general municipal separate storm sewer permits, plus general permits for stormwater and associated non-stormwater discharges. Applications filed before September 1, 2025, follow the law in effect when filed. Existing permits are unchanged.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • César Blanco

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eddie Morales

    House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 336 • No: 85

House vote • 5/30/2025

Record vote

Yes: 99 • No: 37

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 5/15/2025

Record vote

Yes: 113 • No: 26

House vote • 5/14/2025

Record vote

Yes: 107 • No: 22

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Environmental Regulation

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 9/1/25

    6/20/2025House

  2. Filed without the Governor's signature

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    6/2/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    6/1/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    6/1/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/31/2025House

  7. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)-reported

    5/30/2025Senate

  8. Text of Senate Amendment(s)

    5/30/2025House

  9. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/30/2025House

  10. Record vote (RV#4084)

    5/30/2025House

  11. House concurs in Senate amendment(s)

    5/30/2025House

  12. Senate Amendments Analysis distributed

    5/29/2025House

  13. Senate Amendments distributed

    5/29/2025House

  14. Senate passage as amended reported

    5/29/2025House

  15. Record vote

    5/28/2025Senate

  16. Passed

    5/28/2025Senate

  17. Read 3rd time

    5/28/2025Senate

  18. Record vote

    5/28/2025Senate

  19. Three day rule suspended

    5/28/2025Senate

  20. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/28/2025Senate

  21. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/28/2025Senate

  22. Laid before the Senate

    5/28/2025Senate

  23. Placed on local & uncontested calendar

    5/28/2025Senate

  24. Placed on intent calendar

    5/26/2025Senate

  25. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/23/2025Senate

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