Texas SB1911 restricts permits for discharging waste into certain water segments and drainage areas.

Texas SB1911 amends the Water Code to restrict permits for discharging waste or pollutants into specific water segments, assessment units, and drainage areas. The restriction applies to stream segments and assessment units with certain water quality criteria and their drainage areas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality cannot issue new permits for direct discharges from domestic wastewater treatment facilities into these areas, except for municipalities and river authorities. The changes apply to permit applications submitted after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1911 restricts permits for discharging waste into certain water segments and drainage areas.

Texas SB1911 amends the Water Code to restrict permits for discharging waste or pollutants into specific water segments, assessment units, and drainage areas. The restriction applies to stream segments and assessment units with certain water quality criteria and their drainage areas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality cannot issue new permits for direct discharges from domestic wastewater treatment facilities into these areas, except for municipalities and river authorities. The changes apply to permit applications submitted after the act's effective date of September 1, 2025.