Texas SB1746 mandates that navigation districts bear the cost of relocating or removing dredged spoils or materials.

Texas SB1746 amends the Water Code to require navigation districts to either pay the full cost of relocating or removing dredged spoils or materials or to handle the relocation or removal themselves. This applies when the district exercises its powers of eminent domain or police power. The cost must be borne at the district's sole expense, defined as the actual cost after deducting any salvage value from the dredged materials. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the members in both legislative houses, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1746 mandates that navigation districts bear the cost of relocating or removing dredged spoils or materials.

Texas SB1746 amends the Water Code to require navigation districts to either pay the full cost of relocating or removing dredged spoils or materials or to handle the relocation or removal themselves. This applies when the district exercises its powers of eminent domain or police power. The cost must be borne at the district's sole expense, defined as the actual cost after deducting any salvage value from the dredged materials. The act takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds of the members in both legislative houses, otherwise it becomes effective September 1, 2025.