Texas SB1268 amends Water Code to update guidance principles and rules for state water and flood plans.

Texas SB1268 amends the Water Code to require the Texas Water Development Board to adopt guidance principles for the state water plan, considering surface water resources and voluntary redistribution of water. The board must review and update these principles and related rules every five years. The bill also mandates the board to review and update rules for the state flood plan every five years, with input from various state agencies. These updates must align with the five-year cycle for adopting new water and flood plans. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1268 amends Water Code to update guidance principles and rules for state water and flood plans.

Texas SB1268 amends the Water Code to require the Texas Water Development Board to adopt guidance principles for the state water plan, considering surface water resources and voluntary redistribution of water. The board must review and update these principles and related rules every five years. The bill also mandates the board to review and update rules for the state flood plan every five years, with input from various state agencies. These updates must align with the five-year cycle for adopting new water and flood plans. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.