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TexasSB 105589th Legislature Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.

Sponsored By: Trent Ashby, Robert Nichols (Republican)

Signed by Governor

SOUTHEAST TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTFees & Other Nontax Revenue--LocalSpecial Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.Special Districts & Authorities--Water & UtilityWater--Conservation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Higher fee cap for groundwater users

The Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District can charge higher groundwater withdrawal permit fees. The cap rises from 1 cent to 7 cents per 1,000 gallons withdrawn for any purpose. The district cannot charge above that cap, and users pay more only if it raises its actual rate. The law took effect immediately because both chambers approved it by the required two-thirds votes.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Trent Ashby

    House

  • Robert Nichols

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 297 • No: 55

House vote • 5/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 110 • No: 29

House vote • 5/27/2025

Record vote

Yes: 110 • No: 26

Senate vote • 4/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Natural Resources

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    6/20/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    6/1/2025House

  4. Signed in the House

    6/1/2025House

  5. Signed in the Senate

    5/30/2025Senate

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/28/2025Senate

  7. House passage reported

    5/28/2025Senate

  8. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/28/2025House

  9. Record vote (RV#3863)

    5/28/2025House

  10. Passed

    5/28/2025House

  11. Read 3rd time

    5/28/2025House

  12. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    5/27/2025House

  13. Record vote (RV#3736)

    5/27/2025House

  14. Passed to 3rd reading

    5/27/2025House

  15. Amendment withdrawn (1-Isaac)

    5/27/2025House

  16. Read 2nd time

    5/27/2025House

  17. Placed on General State Calendar

    5/24/2025House

  18. Considered in Calendars

    5/22/2025House

  19. Committee report sent to Calendars

    5/22/2025House

  20. Committee report distributed

    5/21/2025House

  21. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

    5/21/2025House

  22. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

    5/15/2025House

  23. Considered in formal meeting

    5/15/2025House

  24. Left pending in committee

    5/7/2025House

  25. Considered in public hearing

    5/7/2025House

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