Texas HB2346 allows county commissioners to adopt water conservation programs, including restrictions and standards for unincorporated areas.

Texas HB2346 amends the Local Government Code to allow the commissioners court of a county to adopt a water conservation program. This program can establish water use restrictions and conservation standards for unincorporated areas, including extraterritorial jurisdictions of municipalities. The program also can include strategies to reduce water use and loss. Notably, these restrictions and standards do not apply to agricultural operations. If there is a conflict between a county order and a municipal ordinance, the municipal ordinance prevails. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2346 allows county commissioners to adopt water conservation programs, including restrictions and standards for unincorporated areas.

Texas HB2346 amends the Local Government Code to allow the commissioners court of a county to adopt a water conservation program. This program can establish water use restrictions and conservation standards for unincorporated areas, including extraterritorial jurisdictions of municipalities. The program also can include strategies to reduce water use and loss. Notably, these restrictions and standards do not apply to agricultural operations. If there is a conflict between a county order and a municipal ordinance, the municipal ordinance prevails. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.