Texas HB5560 increases penalties for violations of groundwater conservation district rules.

HB5560 amends the Texas Water Code to increase the maximum civil penalty for violations of groundwater conservation district rules from $10,000 to $25,000 per day per violation. The bill also allows courts to assess higher penalties if the violator gained an economic benefit from the violation. The changes apply only to suits filed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5560 increases penalties for violations of groundwater conservation district rules.

HB5560 amends the Texas Water Code to increase the maximum civil penalty for violations of groundwater conservation district rules from $10,000 to $25,000 per day per violation. The bill also allows courts to assess higher penalties if the violator gained an economic benefit from the violation. The changes apply only to suits filed after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.