Texas HB2620 amends regional water plans to restrict inclusion of water sources requiring eminent domain from other areas.

Texas HB2620 amends the Water Code to restrict regional water planning groups from including water sources requiring eminent domain from other areas in their plans. This applies unless the group demonstrates that all local sources, including desalination and existing source expansions, are insufficient for future needs, all feasible water management strategies have been implemented, and a report detailing potential negative effects and a mitigation plan is submitted. The act takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB2620 amends regional water plans to restrict inclusion of water sources requiring eminent domain from other areas.

Texas HB2620 amends the Water Code to restrict regional water planning groups from including water sources requiring eminent domain from other areas in their plans. This applies unless the group demonstrates that all local sources, including desalination and existing source expansions, are insufficient for future needs, all feasible water management strategies have been implemented, and a report detailing potential negative effects and a mitigation plan is submitted. The act takes effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds vote in both houses, otherwise it takes effect September 1, 2025.