HB1690

Relating to an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of a groundwater conservation district.

Vetoed·6/22/25

Texas HB1690 amends the Water Code to require notice for groundwater transfer permit applications.

Texas HB1690 amends Section 36.122 of the Water Code by adding a new subsection (d-1). This amendment mandates that groundwater conservation districts adopt rules requiring notice for applications filed to comply with the permit transfer process. The notice must be paid for by the applicant, sent by certified mail to adjacent districts and relevant county commissioners courts, and published in local newspapers. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

133 Yea

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1 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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15 Absent

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Calendar

May 23, 2025

7:00 AM

Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Hearing

May 23, 2025

8:00 AM

Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Hearing

History

Jun 22, 2025

Vetoed by the Governor

Jun 1, 2025

Senate

Signed in the Senate

Jun 1, 2025

Sent to the Governor