Texas SB1855 mandates groundwater supply evidence for land subdivision plats in certain areas.

Texas SB1855 amends the Local Government Code to require plat applications for land subdivisions relying on groundwater to include a certification of adequate groundwater supply. This certification must be prepared by a licensed engineer or geoscientist and comply with rules set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Commissioners courts may disapprove applications that do not meet these requirements or demonstrate sufficient groundwater availability. The changes apply to plat applications filed after the act's effective date of January 1, 2026.

Texas SB1855 mandates groundwater supply evidence for land subdivision plats in certain areas.

Texas SB1855 amends the Local Government Code to require plat applications for land subdivisions relying on groundwater to include a certification of adequate groundwater supply. This certification must be prepared by a licensed engineer or geoscientist and comply with rules set by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Commissioners courts may disapprove applications that do not meet these requirements or demonstrate sufficient groundwater availability. The changes apply to plat applications filed after the act's effective date of January 1, 2026.