Texas HB156 mandates a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on protecting water facilities from catastrophes.

Texas HB156 requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to study methods for safeguarding public drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities from various threats, including electrical outages, catastrophic weather, criminal conduct, climate change effects, and other disruptions. The commission must submit a report with recommendations to the governor and legislature by September 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB156 mandates a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on protecting water facilities from catastrophes.

Texas HB156 requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to study methods for safeguarding public drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities from various threats, including electrical outages, catastrophic weather, criminal conduct, climate change effects, and other disruptions. The commission must submit a report with recommendations to the governor and legislature by September 1, 2026. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.