HB 349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the production by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an annual report on public drinking water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the protection of certain water facilities from catastrophes.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 1612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and charges for service from public drinking water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1845 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the licensing requirements for certain operators of wastewater systems and public water systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1929 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of rules concerning certain on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF OF MEXICO | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2033 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation and use of the electricity supply chain map.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2373 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the authority of a water or sewer utility to consolidate more than one system under a single tariff.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2483 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 2496 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to notice provided by certain public water systems regarding a water service interruption in an area served by a fire department that provides fire suppression services.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 2531 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to notice required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2571 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2701 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to public utility agencies; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2762 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requirements for and charges for service from public drinking water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2774 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the treatment of income tax expenses in rate proceedings for water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Taxation--Income | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2783 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to reporting of the names of the directors of water supply or sewer service corporations; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2787 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2888 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the application of the Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act to Class B underground facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by the San Jacinto River Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BONDS | Elections--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3090 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to the authority of a county to maintain a sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| County Government--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3128 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of on-site sewage disposal systems, including requiring a license for on-site sewage disposal system pumping technicians.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to preparation for and response to weather emergencies that affect certain natural gas facilities; increasing the amount of civil and administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3232 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, GlennSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, or wastewater treatment service for a violation committed by a retail public utility being integrated into the regional service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3417 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the process for initiating, transferring, or terminating water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Electronic Information Systems | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3522 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance from the economically distressed areas account that is not required to be repaid.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3523 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the issuance of bonds by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3810 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain notices provided to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality by public water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3959 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain regulations and taxes utilized by governmental entities for construction and tourism.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Finance | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Tourism | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4087 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | City Government--Utilities | PERMITS | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4133 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the streamlined expedited release of certain areas from a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4296 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the authority of a petitioner to pay off a certificate holder's federal loan to facilitate decertification of a certificated area.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4299 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 4328 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 4385 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the provision of sewer service without a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to water loss in water delivery systems for certain municipally owned water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Utilities | DROUGHT | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to employment and other assistance for certain unemployed individuals owing payment to certain utilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Labor--Unemployment | Labor--Workforce Development | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4749 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the authority of economic development corporations created by certain rural municipalities to undertake infrastructure planning projects.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4763 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of certain water and sewer systems.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4806 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the authority of certain special purpose districts to impose impact fees in certain areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4818 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 5145 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to flood control planning contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 5313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to receivership of the Agua Special Utility District and requirements for candidates for the board of directors of the Agua Special Utility District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| AGUA SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HJR 167 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of additional general obligation bonds that may be issued by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 53 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for backup power generators in economically distressed areas for public water supply and sanitary sewer systems.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 59 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to appellate jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission regarding certain water or sewer service fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 382 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the production by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an annual report on public drinking water supply systems.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 594 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to requirements for and charges for service from public drinking water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 650 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the licensing requirements for certain operators of wastewater systems and public water systems.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 837 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 893 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the correction of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for providing water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1027 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of rules concerning certain on-site sewage disposal systems.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GULF OF MEXICO | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1091 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the regulation of on-site sewage disposal systems, including requiring a license for on-site sewage disposal system pumping technicians.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to receivership of the Agua Special Utility District and requirements for directors of the Agua Special Utility District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| AGUA SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1334 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1406 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, or wastewater treatment service for a violation committed by a retail public utility being integrated into the regional service.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1593 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1778 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the process for initiating, transferring, or terminating water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1865 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the treatment of income tax expenses in rate proceedings for water and sewer utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Taxation--Income | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1867 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the authority of a water or sewer utility to consolidate more than one system under a single tariff.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of certain water and sewer systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1988 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to water loss in water delivery systems for certain municipally owned water utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2180 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the powers of a public utility agency; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to an assessment of the condition of certain water utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 2204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to exceptions to prohibited contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Governor | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2234 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2373 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to county plat approval requirements related to water utility connections.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2441 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel to the Water Public Utility Commission and the Office of Water Public Utility Counsel; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | WATER PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 2601 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to payment of costs related to the relocation of certain utility facilities for state highway projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SJR 85 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of additional general obligation bonds that may be issued by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| BONDS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 37 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Filed
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 42 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the adoption of a healthy and safe school water plan by public schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEAD POISONING | Minors--Health & Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 205 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the consideration by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of alternative waste collection, treatment, and disposal options before issuing permits to discharge certain waste.
Filed
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 32 88-4 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to land development, waste management, and the creation of special districts in counties.
Filed
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Management & Control | TIRES | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system and to notice to elected officials of a widespread power, water, or natural gas outage or emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to nonsubmetered billing for water or wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 824 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 837 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1435 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to rates applied to certain water or sewer systems after a sale or purchase of the system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1861 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Placed on intent calendar
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1873 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the extension of water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities at the request of a developer.
House: Natural Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development
HB 2224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water and sewer services.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2268 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to disconnection notices for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain requirements for water systems.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2805 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the board of directors of a public utility agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2898 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to notice required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to procedural requirements for the review of a contractual rate charged for the furnishing of raw or treated water or water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 3182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to water utilities inside the boundaries or extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development
HB 3563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the installation of water meters by the Harris County Water Control and Improvement District No. 50.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| HARRIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3615 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain rates charged by and programs offered by municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Utilities | Open Records | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3639 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to notice to a customer or tenant required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale of a water or sewer utility system by a municipality without an election.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3724 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake
Relating to rate change proceedings for certain water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3727 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the adoption of rules concerning certain on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for backup power generators in economically distressed areas for public water supply and sanitary sewer systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Energy--Fuel Storage | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3802 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requirements for public drinking water supply systems and certain rates and fees charged by water supply corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the municipal disannexation of certain areas formerly designated as a census designated place.
House: Land & Resource Management
Companion considered in lieu of
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3915 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the designation of certain premises as critical load premises for electric service.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3996 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the duty of a residential landlord to send notification of an interruption in water service.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 4147 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the regulation of rates for water sales and the provision of wholesale water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding a plan to protect water treatment facilities from catastrophe.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 4230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual report on water treatment facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a required period for a municipality or water district to begin construction on certain projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Taxation--General | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 4429 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 4576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by the San Jacinto River Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| BONDS | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HJR 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the water infrastructure resiliency fund and the critical infrastructure resiliency fund to assist in the financing of certain infrastructure projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENERGY DISASTER RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SIGNS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 307 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the transmission of water across two or more county lines for the purpose of providing wholesale water service.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers of a municipality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sale of a water or sewer utility system by a municipality without an election.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Utilities | Elections--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 784 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water and sewer services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the winterization and emergency preparedness for electric utilities, power generation companies, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 830 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain retail public utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 997 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Harris, Cody
Relating to procedural requirements for the review of a contractual rate charged for the furnishing of raw or treated water or water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
SB 1008 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | GULF OF MEXICO | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the appeal of rates charged for water or sewer service by certain retail public utilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of a hospital to drill a water well for the purpose of producing water for use in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Hospitals | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
SB 1470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to chilled water service and district cooling systems.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Open Records | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the municipal disannexation of certain areas formerly designated as a census designated place.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Point of order sustained
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Utilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer by certain entities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ATASCOSA COUNTY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1719 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to appellate jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission regarding certain water or sewer utility fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authorization of dual certification of convenience and necessity for water and sewer service in incorporated or annexed areas.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BORDER | City Government--Annexation | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 2000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to rates applied to certain water or sewer systems after a sale or purchase of the system.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to electricity supplied to certain water facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 236 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 84 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Fuel Storage | Energy--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to notice of a scheduled disconnection of water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 478 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 721 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the duty of the Texas Water Development Board to conduct studies of and prepare and submit reports on aquifer storage and recovery and aquifer recharge projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 1506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water and sewer utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain low-income customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1587 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the regulation of certain classes of retail public water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1806 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer by certain entities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| BEXAR COUNTY | EDWARDS AQUIFER | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | KENDALL COUNTY | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
HB 1826 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1904 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 2021 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by river authorities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | Elections--General | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2957 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reminders to public drinking water supply systems regarding reporting requirements.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3347 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of water and sewer services by certain retail public utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to certain notice requirements regarding fluoridation of a water supply system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the authority of a county to implement a pilot program to reuse wastewater at county facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| County Government--General | Environment--Water | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the transfer of the administration of surface water rights permitting from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Texas Water Development Board and the regulation of groundwater; authorizing fees; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 4031 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to fees charged to a school district by a water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Education--School Districts | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the provision of water and sewer services by a municipality.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to providing services for or acquiring certain water utilities and establishing related rates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development | Water--Rights
HB 4246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to nonsubmetered billing for water or wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the sources of supply of water for certain municipally owned water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to reporting on the provision of water and sewer services by certain utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4553 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the certificate of convenience and need decertification.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4755 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the requirements for interlocal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HJR 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 81 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 674 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to authorizing an exemption for open-enrollment charter schools from certain municipal drainage requirements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 700 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to retail public utilities that provide water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 881 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | Military & Veterans | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
SB 1170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer by certain entities.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
SB 1310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1583 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the sources of supply of water for certain municipally owned water utilities.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1694 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water and sewer utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain low-income customers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the valuation of a retail public utility or its facilities as part of a voluntary acquisition.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1925 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 2322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to rates established by municipalities for water and sewer services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SJR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 294 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to appointment of a receiver for a water or sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 645 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to regulation of production of wells for retail public utilities by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 965 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of a retail public water utility to require an operator of a correctional facility to comply with water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 1083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain elderly customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1228 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies; decreasing the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1318 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to regulation of production of wells for retail public utilities by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to personnel requirements for water loss auditors.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1584 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the implementation of county solid waste management programs in certain counties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1648 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, FourSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of a water conservation coordinator by a retail public water utility to implement a water conservation plan.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 1964 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the authority and liability of owners and managers of apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and multiple use facilities in charging tenants for submetered and nonsubmetered master metered water and wastewater services.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2204 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for construction contracts for certain water supply projects, treatment works, and flood control measures.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Purchasing--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that certain recipients of financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board adopt certain restrictions on water use by their customers.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2322 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the applicability of petitions to release an area for certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| COLORADO RIVER | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipal fees charged to public school districts for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2777 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to an application for the amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity in an area within the boundaries of a political subdivision.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2894 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality provide an expedited procedure for acting on certain applications for an amendment to a water right by certain applicants that use desalinated seawater.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| DESALINATION | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2959 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the provision of wholesale water and wastewater service to certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to certain notice requirements regarding fluoridation of a water supply system.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3188 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the number of civil works projects certain municipally owned water utilities may contract for in a fiscal year.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3717 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to programs to provide incentives for conserving water in outdoor landscapes.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3985 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to granting to the board of trustees of certain municipally owned utilities the authority to set the compensation of employees necessary to provide service and protect against interruption.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Salaries & Expenses | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3988 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the authority of a county to implement a pilot program to reuse wastewater at county facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3996 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review of certain municipally owned water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4012 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to notice of a scheduled disconnection of water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4221 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to requiring owners of sanitary sewer systems to report the current condition of a system's infrastructure to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District's groundwater reduction plan.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| LONE STAR GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the quality of water provided by public drinking water supply systems to state supported living centers.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 873 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the authority and liability of owners and managers of apartment houses, manufactured home rental communities, condominiums, and multiple use facilities in charging tenants for submetered and nonsubmetered master metered water and wastewater services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1067 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the dissolution of the Chisholm Trail Special Utility District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| CHISHOLM TRAIL SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the revocation of certain water utilities' certificate of public convenience and necessity for major rules violations.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1416 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the requirements for construction contracts for certain water supply projects, treatment works, and flood control measures.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Purchasing--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality provide an expedited procedure for acting on certain applications for an amendment to a water right by certain applicants that use desalinated seawater.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| DESALINATION | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
SB 1451 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of a water conservation coordinator by a retail public water utility to implement a water conservation plan.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1472 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to granting to the board of trustees of certain municipally owned utilities the authority to set the compensation of employees necessary to provide service and protect against interruption.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Utilities | Salaries & Expenses | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1842 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to an application for the amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity in an area within the boundaries of a political subdivision.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1985 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 207 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to voting by the qualified voters of a water or sewer district wholly or partly annexed by a municipality.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Annexation | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
HB 280 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| BONDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTERNET | LOANS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 669 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the authority of a public utility agency to provide water and sewer service and enter into contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 949 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the obligation of certain retail public utilities to mitigate their system water loss.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1146 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to persons who may operate a public water supply system.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Water & Sewer | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LAKE PALESTINE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1284 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the review by certain governmental entities of a permit application for a solid waste facility.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2051 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to a volume-based exemption from reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills from wastewater facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2073 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to persons affected by certain municipalities' water or sewer utility improvements.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2248 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the land application of sewage sludge in certain counties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SEWAGE SLUDGE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2284 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the revocation of certain water utilities' certificate of public convenience and necessity for major rules violations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2528 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of a water district to accept donations to fund certain economic development programs.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2672 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the powers of a public utility agency; authorizing fees and charges; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of a retail public water utility to require an operator of a correctional facility to comply with water conservation measures.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 2852 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to municipal fees charged to public school districts for water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Utilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2989 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the establishment of a publicly accessible database containing information on materials and products used in the construction of wastewater projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| City Government--Finance | HOTELS & MOTELS | LAKE PALESTINE | SAN GABRIEL RIVER | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3264 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the enforcement of permit requirements for the operation of a domestic wastewater treatment facility.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3356 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to regulation of production of wells for retail public utilities by a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3411 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the review by certain governmental entities of a permit application for a solid waste facility.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| City Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3622 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the provision of wholesale water or sewer service to certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to water and electric utility services provided to certain federal agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3953 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 789 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Utilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LAKE PALESTINE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 879 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the review by certain governmental entities of a permit application for a solid waste facility.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 912 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to a volume-based exemption from reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills from wastewater facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting requirements for state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
SB 992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to recovery of costs for pilot programs to measure energy savings that result from water conservation programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--Conservation | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 1121 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of a public utility agency to provide water and sewer service and enter into contracts.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1148 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas in relation to the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1526 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the revocation of certain water utilities' certificate of public convenience and necessity for major rules violations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2061 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to powers and duties of the Porter Special Utility District; providing authority to establish defined areas or designated property, to issue bonds, and to impose taxes for the benefit of defined areas or designated property; granting a limited power of eminent domain in the defined areas or designated property.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| PORTER SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the administration of the Texas Water Development Board and the funding of water projects by the board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 11 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance certain water-related projects.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Returned to committee
| State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 83 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of county solid waste management programs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 246 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the rates charged by water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 252 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to water shortage reporting by water utilities and providers of wholesale water service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 254 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to an exemption for farms from payment for wastewater service.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOOD | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 693 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a water and sewer utility to collect voluntary contributions on behalf of a local library.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Libraries & Librarians | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 857 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the frequency of water audits by certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1028 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to expedited release from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water and sewer service for certain landowners.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1160 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of a certificate of convenience and necessity in certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1182 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 1307 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1414 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LAKE PALESTINE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1456 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.
Relating to the right of a county to intervene in an original rate proceeding.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.
Relating to expenses considered to determine net income for purposes of a rate proceeding for an investor-owned water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1461 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie DonSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to customer notification of water loss by a retail public utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1495 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to annual and special meetings of and election procedures for members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the rates for water service, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | City Government--Utilities | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1797 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the authority to regulate certain water and sewage utilities to ensure public safety in and around certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1932 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to regulating faulty on-site sewage disposal systems in the unincorporated areas of a county as a public nuisance; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--General | NUISANCES | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1973 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the provision of water by a public utility or water supply or sewer service corporation for use in fire suppression.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2046 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to a study evaluating and making recommendations for wastewater management in the contributing zone of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2105 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipally owned utility systems; authorizing the imposition of fees by a utility board of trustees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| City Government--Finance | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2237 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the recovery of rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2616 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to establish uniform restrictions on the use of water during a drought.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| DROUGHT | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2674 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 2677 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to municipal standards for retail public utilities that provide water service in the municipality.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2708 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the imposition of a tax on water consumption by certain residential water customers and the use of the revenue generated by the tax to finance water projects; providing for penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2781 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to rainwater harvesting and other water conservation initiatives.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--General
HB 2937 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the grant or denial of a certificate of convenience and necessity in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| CEDAR CREEK RESERVOIR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2987 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to certain water districts that do not provide water and sanitary sewer service to certain users in the districts' territory.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2996 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the land application of Class B sludge.
House: Environmental Regulation
Point of order sustained
| Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SEWAGE SLUDGE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2997 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to regulation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the land application of Class B sludge.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SEWAGE SLUDGE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to election procedures and qualifications of members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3382 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Consumer Protection | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service by petition.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3603 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to water conservation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3605 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to financial assistance awarded by the Texas Water Development Board for water supply projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3607 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the submission and enforcement of system water loss audits performed by certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3608 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the evaluation by Texas Water Development Board of applications for financial assistance for certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to powers, duties, and services of entities serving counties and county residents.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
| BORDER | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3857 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to periodic rate adjustments by water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3871 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the powers and duties of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Environment--Recycling | Environment--Water | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3879 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain groundwater withdrawals allowed by the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HR 2560 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1160.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--Utilities | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | City Government--Utilities | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 364 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Utilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LAKE PALESTINE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 447 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to annual and special meetings of and election procedures for members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 567 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 584 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to a volume-based exemption from reporting requirements for accidental discharges or spills from wastewater facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 634 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to regulating faulty on-site sewage disposal systems in the unincorporated areas of a county as a public nuisance; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| County Government--General | NUISANCES | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to energy and water management planning and reporting by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 923 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation and funding of the state water plan fund to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects included in the state water plan; imposing a fee and a surcharge.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1024 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study evaluating and making recommendations for wastewater management in the contributing zone of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1086 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the regulation of certain water and sewage utilities to ensure public safety in and around certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1162 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of a water or sewer system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1163 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to requirements for consolidating water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1164 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial consumers in certain water or sewer utility service matters before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Consumer Protection | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1169 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to water conservation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
House passage as amended reported
| City Government--Utilities | DROUGHT | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1170 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to water shortage reporting by water utilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
SB 1227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the creation of an on-bill repayment program to encourage improvements to real property related to water efficiency; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOANS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1268 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Personal Property | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1612 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide water and sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to certain water districts that do not provide water and sanitary sewer service to certain users in the districts' territory.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1817 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipally owned utility systems.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Finance | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1834 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the powers and duties of the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| Environment--Recycling | Environment--Water | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SR 1029 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1160.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--Utilities | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 31 83-2 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the right of a county to intervene in an original rate proceeding.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| County Government--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 10 83-3 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the right of a county to intervene in an original rate proceeding.
Filed
| County Government--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 192 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the rates charged by water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 193 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the location of water utility rate hearings conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to notice to ratepayers regarding a water rate increase.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 310 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to election procedures and qualifications of members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Elections--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 490 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to single certification in incorporated or annexed areas served by investor-owned water or sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 491 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of a water and sewer utility to impose an impact fee.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 494 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 495 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to competitive bids for water utilities contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Purchasing--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 496 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the frequency with which water or sewer utilities must file a statement of intent to increase rates.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 805 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the requirement that certain water service providers ensure emergency operations during an extended power outage.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 856 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other entities regarding water and sewer utilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 865 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the composition and use of money in the rural water assistance fund.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| RURAL | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1022 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Religion | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1143 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1210 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the rates charged by certain conservation and reclamation districts for potable water or wastewater service to recreational vehicle parks.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the procedures by which certain small water and sewer utilities may change rates.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1319 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the calculation and reporting of water usage by municipalities and water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1487 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a study comparing the effects on retail water and sewer utility service rates of acquiring by certain means additional water for Bexar County retail water and sewer utility service consumers.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BEXAR COUNTY | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 1664 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to require metering of certain water uses in connection with a water conservation plan submitted by certain applicants for or holders of a water right.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
HB 1751 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to payment by a water control and improvement district for certain damages caused by the district's operation of a sanitary sewer system.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1814 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of water and certain equipment by water supply or sewer service corporations for use in fire suppression and the liability of those corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corporations & Associations | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2025 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the implementation of county solid waste management programs in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2128 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to single certification in incorporated or annexed areas served by water or sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2207 82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a bill payment assistance program, and the authority of the board of trustees to set rates, for certain municipal utility systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2399 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to allowing a water and sewer utility to assess a utility facilities construction and improvement charge to recover certain costs associated with certain construction and improvement projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2400 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other entities regarding water and sewer utilities and certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to committee
| Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2401 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the authority to consolidate water utility systems under a single tariff.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2552 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the regulation of certain businesses using sanitary sewer services of certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Utilities | Courts--Municipal | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2553 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to revenue sharing agreements between certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Utilities | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2694 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and abolishing the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2715 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the continuation of and powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel to represent residential and small commercial utility consumers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Consumer Protection | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2778 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the criteria necessary to require a hearing to review an application for a rate change by certain water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2888 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to expedited release from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water and sewer service for certain landowners.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2895 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to rate proceedings before a regulatory authority regarding water utility rates.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2962 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2995 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to an exemption for urban farms from payment for wastewater service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3090 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the frequency of water audits by certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3273 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the creation and funding of the state water implementation fund for Texas to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects included in the state water plan.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3372 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to rainwater harvesting systems that are connected to public water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 3377 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the licensing and registration of installers of on-site sewage disposal systems by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3539 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to acquire by eminent domain certain public utilities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3668 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Utilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3802 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HJR 137 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 138 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation and funding of the state water implementation fund for Texas to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects included in the state water plan.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HR 2572 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2694.
Reported enrolled
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 117 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to allowing municipally owned utility systems in certain cities to fund a program to aid low-income residents in paying their bills.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 181 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the calculation and reporting of water usage by municipalities and water utilities for state water planning and other purposes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION
SB 333 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to election procedures and qualifications of members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Elections--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 389 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to emergency preparedness during an extended power outage of a water service provider with at least 250 connections.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 569 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the rates charged by certain conservation and reclamation districts for potable water or wastewater service to recreational vehicle parks.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 572 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 573 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 635 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 636 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation of more than one water or sewer system under a single tariff by an investor-owned utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 637 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by an investor-owned water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 657 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and abolishing the On-site Wastewater Treatment Research Council.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 714 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Religion | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 853 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1073 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to rainwater harvesting systems that are connected to public water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
SB 1074 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to water districts' authority to set rates and a presumption of validity.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1097 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to single certification in incorporated or annexed areas served by water or sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1140 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to payment by a water control and improvement district for certain damages caused by the district's operation of a sanitary sewer system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1469 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the board of trustees to set rates for certain municipal utility systems.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1659 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of water and certain equipment by water supply or sewer service corporations for use in fire suppression and the liability of those corporations.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| City Government--General | Corporations & Associations | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1690 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the consideration of and action on applications for financial assistance for water supply and sewer service projects in economically distressed areas.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 1715 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to regulation of the management and disposal of certain drinking water treatment residuals through underground injection.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INJECTION WELLS | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1760 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements before certain sales of certain residential properties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1793 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow recreational use of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1908 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a general-law municipality to annex territory receiving water and sewer services from a municipal utility district.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Annexation | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SR 1212 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2694.
Reported enrolled
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT RESEARCH COUNCIL | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 71 82-1 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 18 82-1 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to water management plans for certain special water authorities.
Filed
| Environment--Water | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 34 82-1 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the establishment of certain water and sewer utility rates and the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Filed
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 30 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to boil water notification requirements for water systems.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Health--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 402 81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TRUTH IN CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES ACT | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to projects that may be undertaken by certain development corporations in connection with water conservation programs.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Roads | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 632 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that retail water and utility services adopt an emergency preparedness plan for use during a local power outage; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 667 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Purchasing--Local | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 722 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to an independent review of a proposed facility to supply drinking water requested by certain municipalities and other local governments.
House: Urban Affairs
Corrected comm. rept. sent to Local & Consent
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1014 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the requirement that certain retail water and sewer utility services maintain auxiliary generators for use during an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1174 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to payment by a municipality or river authority for certain damages caused by the municipality's or river authority's operation of a sanitary sewer system.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1245 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1295 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to notification of an application related to a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| County Government--General | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1341 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1483 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TRUTH IN CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES ACT | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1508 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1656 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | City Government--General | PLATTING | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1669 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1734 81-0 (2009)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the rates charged by water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1775 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to extension of water and sewer utility services to certain public school facilities or hospital facilities to supplement services provided by the holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from schedule
| BORDER | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Hospitals | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1784 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1913 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2112 81-0 (2009)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the location of water utility rate hearings conducted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2134 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al.
Relating to the frequency of water audits by certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2166 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to increased oversight, openness, transparency, and accountability for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2374 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the connection of residences in economically distressed areas to public water supply and sanitary sewer systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain retail water and sewer utility services maintain service during an extended power outage.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2486 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the consolidation of more than one water or sewer system under a single tariff by an investor-owned utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2653 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to authorizing design-build procedures for construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain utility projects located in certain areas.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| BORDER | City Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | GULF OF MEXICO | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development
HB 2658 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the release of certain property from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water service and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2741 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to allowing a water and sewer utility to assess a utility facilities construction and improvement charge to recover certain costs associated with certain construction and improvement projects.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2807 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to the water pressure standards for fire hydrants in certain municipalities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3256 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the authority to consolidate water utility systems under a single tariff.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3366 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3501 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the authority of owners and managers of apartment houses to assess a service charge for the submetering of water and wastewater services.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3542 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the issuance of grants by the Texas Water Development Board for water and wastewater system improvements in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 3603 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a study of fire flow service by water supply corporations in semi-urban areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3609 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to a requirement to provide sufficient water pressure for fire suppression in certain special utility districts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to rates and methods of depreciation applied to a retired class of property for regulated water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3661 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to standards for installing fire hydrants in certain residential areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3729 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the installation of certain pipelines in county road rights-of-way.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| County Government--Roads | Highways | Oil & Gas | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3787 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the relocation of utilities on certain highways and county roads.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4043 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to notifications to certain purchasers of real property that may be located in an area subject to a certificate of convenience and necessity for water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Environment--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 4218 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to representation in a court proceeding involving a retail public utility providing water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4273 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the issuance of a permit to a local government corporation for a public water supply project.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PERMITS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development
HB 4283 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the dismissal with prejudice of certain applications for single certification in an incorporated or annexed area.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4318 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to allowing certain landowners to request that land be decertified from the service area of a holder of a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4356 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority's duty to ensure compliance with certain water pressure standards.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HR 2959 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2374.
Reported enrolled
| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 18 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of property by entities with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
| Common Carriers | CONDEMNATION | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 221 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the requirement that retail water and utility services maintain auxiliary generators for use during an extended power outage.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 229 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by certain local governments.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Purchasing--Local | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 361 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the requirement that certain water service providers ensure emergency operations during an extended power outage.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 717 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the consolidation of more than one water or sewer system under a single tariff by an investor-owned utility.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 718 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 719 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Brown, Betty
Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 720 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1047 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the procurement methods authorized for public projects by a combined municipally owned electric, water, and wastewater utility situated in an economically distressed area within 30 miles of the Lower Texas Gulf Coast.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | GULF OF MEXICO | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1099 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a restriction on permits authorizing direct discharges of waste or pollutants into water in certain areas associated with the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BARTON SPRINGS-EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | EDWARDS AQUIFER | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1258 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1361 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1960 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to increased oversight, openness, transparency, and accountability for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2098 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the release of certain property from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water service and sewer service.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 2099 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a requirement to provide sufficient water pressure for fire suppression in certain special utility districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2126 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the authority of owners and managers of apartment houses to assess a service charge for the submetering of water and wastewater services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2209 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to applications regarding the issuance of private activity bonds by certain governmental entities for projects with multiple sites.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | Housing--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2253 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate platting requirements near an international border.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| BORDER | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2266 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to standards for installing fire hydrants in certain residential areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2284 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the issuance of grants by the Texas Water Development Board for water and wastewater system improvements in economically distressed areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 2285 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the connection of residences in economically distressed areas to public water supply and sanitary sewer systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to Natural Resources
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 2306 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to rates and methods of depreciation applied to a retired class of property for regulated water utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2315 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to water audits by retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SR 1093 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2374.
Reported enrolled
| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 10 81-1 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
Filed
| Common Carriers | CONDEMNATION | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Highways | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TRUTH IN CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES ACT | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 33 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the rates charged by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 147 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the deferral of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality against certain utilities and districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| City Government--Finance | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Development
HB 149 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to rates charged for water or sewer services by an entity that takes over a nonfunctioning water or sewer system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 536 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the consent required for a municipality to annex a water or sewer district.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
| City Government--Annexation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 642 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity of certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1251 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a public agency's, county's, or municipality's authority to enforce a solid waste collection and transportation services franchise or contract.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1314 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation and financing of water and sewer utility systems in certain counties; providing a civil penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1391 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the provision of water and utility service.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| City Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
HB 1695 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Consumer Protection | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC INTEREST COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1803 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the conversion of certain water rights on subdivided land from irrigation to municipal use.
House: Natural Resources
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
HB 1886 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement methods of certain political subdivisions and certain other entities for the construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain projects.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
| City Government--General | County Government--General | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2186 80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations that provide chilled water and steam to certain health-related institutions of this state.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2301 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain special districts to establish differences in rates between customer classes.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2561 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the authority of a water and sewer utility to acquire property by eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2562 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to water utility systems consolidated under a single tariff.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2655 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water service and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Testimony taken in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2678 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain rate changes by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2891 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain counties to select the lowest-cost provider of water supply and sewer services.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2892 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to consolidated billing and collection of fees and payments of certain sewer service corporations and water supply corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3068 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority and responsibilities of certain political subdivisions in relation to development.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3353 80-0 (2007)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the repeal of the authority of certain water supply or sewer service corporations to dissolve and transfer assets and liabilities to a municipality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3475 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to acquire, construct, or operate a water supply system or sewage system and own or operate a utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
| BORDER | County Government--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | VAL VERDE COUNTY
HB 3520 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the regulation of the subdivision of land under the jurisdiction of certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| BORDER | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3755 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the procurement methods of municipal water utilities for the design, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, or repair of certain projects.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Purchasing--Local | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3773 80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the provision of water service to an area of land on release of the land from the certificate of public convenience and necessity of a rural water supply corporation.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3810 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to residential property insurance coverage for damages arising out of a sanitary sewer system backup.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3862 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the duties of a water service provider in an area served by sewer service of certain political subdivisions.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--Utilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 594 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a public agency's, county's, or municipality's authority to enforce a solid waste collection and transportation services franchise.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| City Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 726 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the recovery of certain rate case expenses by a water and sewer utility.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 727 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the provision by a water and sewer utility of service in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 781 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to remedies available if a subdivider fails to provide water or sewer services in certain subdivisions near an international border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
| COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--Rural | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 812 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations that provide chilled water and steam to certain health-related institutions of this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/08
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 842 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the La Joya Special Utility District and its board of directors as successor in interest to the La Joya Water Supply Corporation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| LA JOYA SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 846 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of urban property from irrigation districts and subsequent water use.
Withdrawn by the Author
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
SB 847 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the conversion of certain water rights on subdivided land from irrigation to municipal use.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
SB 875 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1271 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to county authority to acquire a water or sewer utility system and provide water and sewer services within a municipality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1869 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to regulate subdivisions near an international border.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1876 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility systems in certain counties; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SR 1185 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1251.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 467 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
HB 1358 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality over certain water supply or sewer service corporations and the creation of the La Joya Special Utility District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LA JOYA SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1673 79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the procedure for conversion and creation of a special utility district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2010 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to authority of the state auditor to investigate or audit a nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
House: Government Reform
No action taken in committee
| AUDITOR, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 2014 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water and sewer utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2045 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to incorporation of a water supply and sewer service corporation as a nonprofit corporation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2047 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility services.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2132 79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to rates charged for water or sewer services by an entity that takes over a nonfunctioning water or sewer system.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 2301 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to proceedings involving the change of rates of a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2434 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to submetering and allocation of water service.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2445 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to service by water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2527 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to water allocations involving excluded irrigation land in areas which are within 30 miles of the Rio Grande and within 50 miles of the Laguna Madre.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BORDER | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
HB 2585 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the rates of and billing cycle used by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Consumer Protection | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2731 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the model subdivision rules adopted by the Texas Water Development Board to assure that minimum standards for safe and sanitary water supply and sewer services in residential areas of certain political subdivisions are met.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2876 79-0 (2005)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water service and sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
| City Government--Utilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2898 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to allocations involving excluded irrigation land in certain counties.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2916 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of a permit for an on-site sewage disposal system in violation of certain local regulations.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PERMITS | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3175 79-0 (2005)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the consent required for a municipality to annex a water or sewer district.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Annexation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3284 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring voter approval for certain rate increases by water and sewer utilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3527 79-0 (2005)
Author: Haggerty, PatSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the ability of certain water supply or sewer service corporations to dissolve and transfer assets to a municipality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 3 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the development and management of the water resources of the state, including the creation of a groundwater conservation district; imposing fees and providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | EDWARDS AQUIFER AUTHORITY | ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS COMMISSION | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HOUSTON COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | STUDY COMMISSION ON WATER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FLOWS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | VAL VERDE COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | VICTORIA COUNTY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--Rights
SB 328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the protection of public water supplies.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Crimes--Against Property | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
SB 425 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Relating to subdivision platting requirements and assistance for certain counties near an international border.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
| BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | PLATTING | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 765 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utility services.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 964 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the authorization, administration, and funding of the program to provide financial assistance for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of water supply and sewer services for economically distressed areas.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Housing--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development
SB 1064 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Relating to rate changes by a water and sewer utility.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC NOTICE | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1116 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the authority of a water and sewer utility to acquire property by eminent domain.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1335 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to authorizing certain municipally owned water utilities to use the design-build method of construction to construct a water desalination plant.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--General | City Government--Utilities | DESALINATION | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | Purchasing--Local | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1441 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to water allocations involving excluded irrigation land in areas which are within 30 miles of the Rio Grande and within 50 miles of the Laguna Madre.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| BORDER | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--Rights
SB 1443 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the model subdivision rules adopted by the Texas Water Development Board to assure that minimum standards for safe and sanitary water supply and sewer services in residential areas of certain political subdivisions are met.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 1639 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a project that may be undertaken by a certain development corporation in connection with the promotion or development of new or expanded business enterprises.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in subcommittee
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1726 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the financing of water and sewer programs in disadvantaged areas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
SB 1811 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the ability of certain water supply or sewer service corporations to dissolve and transfer assets to a municipality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SJR 3 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Puente, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 541 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to water and sewer utility service affecting certain major urban areas; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Cal.
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1121 70-0 (1987)
Author: Roberts, TedSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of certain cities to make improvements to their water and sewer systems and to levy assessments for the improvements.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1459 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, TerralSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utilities; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/87
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1519 70-0 (1987)
Author: Warner, Larry
Relating to contracts for sewer utility service for certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Utilities | Purchasing--Local | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1655 70-0 (1987)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the production, transportation, treatment, storage, and distribution of water by certain public utility agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1875 70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the regulation of on-site sewage disposal systems; providing penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
| Environment--Solid Waste | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2035 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the authority of a municipality to acquire water or sewer utility facilities in and provide water or sewer service in all incorporated areas, including areas annexed by the municipality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| City Government--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2142 70-0 (1987)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to certain transfers involving water utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from calendar
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2163 70-0 (1987)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the liability for, and the lien to enforce the payment of, municipal water service.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| City Government--Utilities | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2406 70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Richard
Relating to the creation of political subdivisions having as one of their purposes the supplying of fresh water of the furnishing of sanitary sewer services within the area of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city.
House: Natural Resources
Pending in committee
| Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HR 615 70-0 (1987)
Author: Riley, Randall
Requesting the Texas Water Commission to enforce certain guidelines regarding sewage treatment facilities in Williamson County.
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS | WILLIAMSON COUNTY
SB 436 70-0 (1987)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Warner, Larry
Relating to sewer services to municipalities under privatization contracts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Purchasing--Local | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 600 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the authority of counties to require the provision of certain facilities and services in subdivisions; providing civil penalties.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 937 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to jurisdiction of the Texas Water Commission and Texas Department of Health over plans and specifications for certain sewage disposal systems.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably with substitute
| Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1008 70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the regulation of water and sewer utilities; providing administrative and civil penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1101 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to water and sewer utility service affecting certain major urban areas; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1192 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Smith, Richard
Relating to the creation of political subdivisions having as one of their purposes the supplying of fresh water or the furnishing of sanitary sewer services within the area of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of any city.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
House conferees appointed
| Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 96 70-2 (1987)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to jurisdiction of the Texas Water Commission and Texas Department of Health over plans and specifications for certain sewage disposal systems.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 260 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wright, BradSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of a city or town to contract and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of sanitation sewer laterals or water laterals on private property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 474 69-0 (1985)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and continuation of the Texas Department of Water Resources, the Texas Water Development Board, and the Texas Water Commission; the transfer of powers and duties over water and sewer utilities to the Texas Water Commission from the Public Utilities Commission of Texas; and the transfer of the powers and duties over certain municipal hazardous waste to the Texas Department of Water Resources from the Texas Department of Health; providing penalties.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER RESOURCES BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 494 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and continuation of the Texas Department of Water Resources, the Texas Water Development Board, and the Texas Water Commission; the transfer of powers and duties over water and sewer utilities to the Texas Water Commission from the Public Utilities Commission of Texas; and the transfer of the powers and duties over certain municipal hazardous waste to the Texas Department of Water Resources from the Texas Department of Health; providing penalties.
House: Government Organization
Referred to subcommittee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER RESOURCES BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 526 69-0 (1985)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to notice of, the furnishing of services after, and the treatment of property in a special district in regard to, a municipal annexation.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Annexation | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1596 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a home-rule city to provide water service in an area already served by a water utility.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1933 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to water and sewer utility service affecting certain major urban areas; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2056 69-0 (1985)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to promotion of public health and safety and conservation of energy by regulation of thermostat settings of residential hot water heaters.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2223 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Relating to the required procedure for proceedings involving certain utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2290 69-0 (1985)
Author: Guerrero, LenaSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to creation, purposes, powers, duties and authority of regional plan implementation agencies.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2293 69-0 (1985)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Amending Vernon's Annotated Water Code Chapter 21.356b and 21.551; providing a definition of sewage and rules for assessments of disposal and drainage systems; amending Subchapters 21.356b, and 21.551; and declaring an emergency.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HJR 54 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wright, BradSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to enact laws permitting a city or town to spend public funds and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of water laterals on private property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
| City Government--Utilities | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 258 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the authority of a city or town to contract and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of sanitation sewer laterals or water laterals on private property.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably with substitute
| City Government--Utilities | Purchasing--Local | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1131 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of counties to require the provision of certain facilities and services in subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to subcommittee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1155 69-0 (1985)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Patrick, Kae
Relating to the required procedure for proceedings involving certain utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1183 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the effect of regulatory expenses on water and sewer utility rates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SJR 19 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to enact laws permitting a city or town to spend public funds and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of water laterals on private property.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| City Government--Utilities | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 46 69-3 (1986)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the powers of water supply corporations and the authority of cities, counties, and other political subdivisions to contract with water supply corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Corporations & Associations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 39 69-3 (1986)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the name and powers of water supply corporations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Corporations & Associations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 194 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wright, Brad
Relating to the authorization of a city or town to contract and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of sanitation sewer laterals on private property.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| City Government--Finance | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 275 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mankins, Jimmy
Relating to municipal annexation of part of a water and sewer district.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Annexation | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1124 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a home-rule city to provide water service in an area already served by a water utility.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1202 68-0 (1983)
Author: Pierce, George
Relating to drilling or operating a water well near a septic tank; and providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Environment--Water | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1773 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, ClintSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to water and sewer utility service affecting certain major urban areas; providing a penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1885 68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Defining water and sewer utilities and providing for their regulation and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER UTILITY REGULATORY ACT | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 42 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wright, Brad
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a city or town to expend public funds and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of sanitation sewer laterals on private property.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 534 68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, John
Providing protection to a public water supply from a septic tank drain field near a water well.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Environment--Water | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 595 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to the authorization of a city or town to contract and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of sanitation sewer laterals on private property, to certain notice requirements, and to certain payment procedures.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
| City Government--Finance | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 884 68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the definition of water and sewer utilities and to their regulation; to the jurisdiction, powers and duties, and qualifications of members of the Texas Water Commission; to the jurisdiction and powers of municipalities and the Texas Department of Water Resources and its executive director; to the powers and duties of the general counsel; to rules and considerations for fixing or changing rates and for issuance of certificates of convenience and necessity; providing for hearings and for judicial review; providing for certain assessments and fees; providing enforcement procedures and penalties; repealing confliction laws.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER UTILITY REGULATORY ACT | WATER COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER RESOURCES, TEXAS DEPT. OF
SB 1406 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Cameron County to establish and operate or contract for operation of a water supply or sewage system and to apply for and receive state or federal assistance or grants.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on County Affairs
| CAMERON COUNTY | County Government--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SJR 17 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Wright, Brad
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a city or town to expend public funds and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of sanitation sewer laterals on private property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed without the Governor's signature
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 175 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of a home-rule city to provide water service in an area already served by a water district.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 176 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of a home-rule city to provide water service in an area already served by a water district.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1190 67-0 (1981)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the rate base for certain water and sewer utilities. pref. no 66.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1382 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the powers of certain water and sewer districts during annexation proceedings.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
| City Government--Annexation | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1406 67-0 (1981)
Author: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to minimum standards for drinking water for certain cities.
House: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from calendar
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2288 67-0 (1981)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the monitoring of certain public water systems for trihalemethane contaminants.
House: Health Services
Referred to Committee on Health Services
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
SB 192 67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to receivership of certain utilities and certain powers of the receiver; providing for bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 197 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to rate base for certain water and sewer utilities.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 600 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Amending the Public Utility Regulatory Act, as amended (Article 1446c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), so as to provide a procedure for setting rates for certain water and sewer utilities; to provide for the amendment of the certified service areas of telecommunications utilities by the Public Utility Commission of Texas; to provide for the collection by the comptroller of public accounts of certain fees, penalties, and interest paid by utilites.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1210 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to the authority of the Commissioners Court of Cameron County to establish and operate a water supply or sewage system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| CAMERON COUNTY | County Government--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SR 791 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, John
Directing the Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Relations to study investor-owned water.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Read and adopted
| INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, SENATE COMMITTEE ON | Interim Studies | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 510 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to public utility commission jurisdiction over water corporations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 511 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the authority of certain counties to contract for and finance water and sewage services.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 592 66-0 (1979)
Author: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to regulation of certain water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 802 66-0 (1979)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to public utility commission jurisdiction over water utility companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1801 66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"Sponsor: Price, Bob
Relating to minimum standards for drinking water for certain cities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Human Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1838 66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, Bill
Relating to incorporation of a municipality located in a special district furnishing residential water and sewer service.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 114 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to creation, organization, powers, duties, and financing of certain public utility agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 418 66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: McLeod, E. Douglas
Relating to regulation of certain water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Corporations & Associations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 505 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to minimum standards of sanitation and health protection measures.
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Health--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 951 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Pierce, George
Relating to inclusion of certain utility property and the valuation used in public utility ratemaking and the calculation of depreciated expenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 123 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Forrest
Relating to exclusion of certain utilities from state regulation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 498 65-0 (1977)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to exclusion of nonprofit corporations created to supply water or sewer services from the definition of public utility.
House: Natural Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1020 65-0 (1977)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to exclusion of nonprofit corporations created to supply water or sewer services from the definition of public utility.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1335 65-0 (1977)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Providing for the creation of public utility agencies by public entities to provide for the planning, financing, acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of facilities for water treatment and sewage systems.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1505 65-0 (1977)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to county authority to establish and operate a water supply or sewage system.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
| MATAGORDA COUNTY | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1857 65-0 (1977)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the regulation of certain small utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 763 65-0 (1977)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to an election for the approval of regional or area-wide system or systems under the Texas Water Quality Act.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1103 65-0 (1977)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Torres, Ruben M.
Redefining the term "issuer"; providing for severability.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1208 65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Powers, Pike
Relating to contracts between cities and towns and districts created under Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution or nonprofit corporations.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
| City Government--General | Purchasing--Local | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1238 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to rate-making authority of the Texas Water Rights Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER RIGHTS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--Rights
SB 1321 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to providing more expeditious procedures for local governments to finance and make interlocal contracts and agreements concerning water supply and waste disposal facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Calendars
| Purchasing--Local | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 412 64-0 (1975)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to water and sewer systems and assessments therefor.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 705 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.
Relating to notice of hearings and elections in certain districts authorized by special act of the legislature which are proposing to provide or are actually providing water and sewer services or either of these services to household users as the principal function of the district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to subcommittee
| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2152 64-0 (1975)
Author: Allred, Dave
Authorizing the Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation to convey a certain sanitary sewer main and an easement in Wichita County to the City of Wichita Falls.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Mental Health & Mental Retardation | MENTAL HEALTH & MENTAL RETARDATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WICHITA FALLS, CITY OF
HB 2168 64-0 (1975)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the regulation of certain private water companies in certain counties; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HR 118 64-0 (1975)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to creating a special interim committee to study feasibility of regionalization or consolidation of water and sewer districts in Texas metropolitan areas.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
| Interim Studies | Resolutions--Administration | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1044 63-0 (1973)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to terms of office of directors of certain water supply corporations and sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Corporations & Associations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1269 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hanna, Joe
Relating to assessments for water and sewer services.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Sent to Calendar Committee
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1338 63-0 (1973)
Author: Doyle, Terry
Relating to contracts for acquisition of water supply and treatment systems, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer and collection treatment systems and drainage systems by cities and towns; providing a severability clause.
House: Natural Resources
Committee hearing date
| City Government--Utilities | Purchasing--Local | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1346 63-0 (1973)
Author: Foreman, Wilson
Relating to the control and regulation of private sewage facilities within corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of cities and denying certain powers to counties in such areas; validating certain municipal actions.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee hearing date
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1733 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allred, Dave
Conveying a sanitary sewer main and easement to the city of Wichita Falls.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably
| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WICHITA FALLS, CITY OF
HCR 126 63-0 (1973)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Requesting the national administration to end its impoundment of funds appropriated to Farmers Home Administration for water and sewer system grants in rural areas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
| FEDERAL IMPOUNDMENT OF FUNDS | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HJR 42 63-0 (1973)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution authorizing the legislature to exempt certain water supply corporations and cooperatives from the property tax on certain facilities.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Sent to Calendar Committee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 441 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Doyle, Terry
Relating to contracts for acquisition and improving, enlarging and extending of water supply and treatment systems, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer and collection or treatment systems and drainage systems for the benefit of and by cities and towns; providing a severability clause.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Utilities | Purchasing--Local | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 685 63-0 (1973)
Author: Creighton, TomSponsor: Hanna, Joe
Relating to assessments for water and sewer services.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SJR 25 63-0 (1973)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Clayton, Bill
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution authorizing the legislature to exempt certain water supply corporations and cooperatives from the property tax on certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Signed by Governor
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 958 62-0 (1971)
Author: Finck, Bill | et. al.
Relating to discharge of munucipal sewage which does not meet certain standards into open ponds whose surface area covers more than one acre; providing a penalty.
| Environment--Solid Waste | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1052 62-0 (1971)
Author: Spurlock II, Joe | et. al.
Relating to improvements to water and sewer systems.
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1331 62-0 (1971)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to authorizing the regulation of the disposal of sewage which is disposed of by methods othen than by means of disposal systems operated under a permit issued by the Texas Water Quality Board.
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1672 62-0 (1971)
Author: Murray, Menton J.Sponsor: Bates, James S.
Relating to contracts and leases for the operation of water systems.
| City Government--Utilities | Purchasing--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1793 62-0 (1971)
Author: Lemmon, RaySponsor: Wallace, Jim
Relating to contracts for the acquisition of water supply systems, water distribution systems and sanitary sewer systems by cities and towns.
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 513 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Floyd, Guy
Relating to discharge of sewage of certain municipal corporations into open ponds whose surface area covers more than 100 acres, providing a penalty.
| City Government--Utilities | Environment--Water | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 552 62-0 (1971)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Spurlock II, Joe
Relating to improvements to water and sewer systems and assessments therefor.
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 833 62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending the Texas Water Quality Act, by adding a new section relating to the discharge of waste to disposal systems owned and operated by local governments.
| Environment--Water | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 985 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bates, James S.
Relating to the establishment of water supply systems in certain areas in the state.
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER QUALITY BOARD, TEXAS | WATER SUPPLY ASSISTANCE ACT, TEXAS | Water--Development
HB 1002 61-0 (1969)
Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett
Relating to assessments for water or sewer systems, to provide that the section applies only to cities with a population of less than 900,000.
| City Government--Finance | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1327 61-0 (1969)
Author: Caldwell, Neil
Relating to authorizing cities and towns, including home rule cities and those incorporated under the general laws, and not included in whole or in part within the boundaries of any political subdivision having as one of its purposes the supplying of fresh water for domestic or commercial uses or the furnishing of sanitary sewer services which are functioning and with outstanding bonded indebtedness, and which cities or towns do not have municipally owned water or sanitary sewer systems, to assess against benefited properties and the owners thereof a part of the costs of "on-site" improvements to any waterworks or sanitary sewer system hereafter constructed, purchased or otherwise acquired.
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 285 58-0 (1963)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to exempting certain non-profit water supply corporations from paying the limited sales, use and excise tax.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Sales | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 316 58-0 (1963)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to authorizing certain cities to refund their outstanding waterworks revenue bonds and sewer revenue bonds into refunding bonds which will be secured by and payable from a pledge of both waterworks and sewer revenues.
| BONDS | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 55 57-0 (1961)
Author: Shipley, Donald K.
Relating to authorising cities of 500,000, or more, annexing territory containing one or more utility companies serving residents with water and sanitary sewer service to condemn such utility companies.
| City Government--Annexation | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 385 57-0 (1961)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing that non-profit water supply and sewer service corporations shall not be subject to the franchise tax.
| Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 19 57-1 (1961)
Author: Carriker, Max D.
Relating to amending a certain Statute to extend the application of the occupation tax on the gross receipts of certain gas, electric and water utilities to all intrastate gross receipts from the sale of gas, electricity and water, and imposing said tax at a uniform rate of 2% of all such gross receipts, making certain exemptions.
| Taxation--Occupation Tax | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 71 57-1 (1961)
Author: Adams, J. Collier | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to Water Supply or Sewer Service Corporations; to provide for increasing the number of directors by amendment to the by-laws; for making the requirement of a bond of the officers discretionary with the board of directors; for making the handling of the business by a manager discretionary with the board of directors; providing for selecting as a depository a bank which is insured with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; exempting the corporation from the Texas Securities Act.
| Corporations & Associations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 640 56-0 (1959)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts by providing the manner of incorporating water supply or sewer service corporations authorized with provisions relative to Directors of said corporations.
| Corporations & Associations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 669 56-0 (1959)
Author: Kilgarlin, William Wayne "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities having a population of 500,000 or more according to the last preceding official Federal census and heretofore or hereafter annexing territory containing one or more utility companies serving residents with water and sanitary sewer service, or either, to condemn such utility companies.
| City Government--Annexation | CONDEMNATION | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 734 56-0 (1959)
Author: McCoppin, George W.
Relating to amending certain statutes to provide that the franchise tax shall not apply to non-profit water supply or sewer service corporations organized on behalf of cities or towns.
| Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 420 56-0 (1959)
Author: Crump, Louis M.
Relating to enabling any city or town to enter into a contract or contracts for the acquisition of water supply systems, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, either separately or together, from a sanitation district or corporations operating without profit.
| City Government--Utilities | Purchasing--Local | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 12 56-1 (1959)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that the franchise tax imposed by Chapter 3, Title 122 shall not apply to nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 438 52-0 (1951)
Author: Tynan, Walter
Relating to authorizing certain cities to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of purchasing or constructing sewage disposal facilities.
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 687 51-0 (1949)
Author: Graham, Callan
Relating to providing for the sale and manner of sale of all water and sewer lines owned by the State in Kerr County which are outside of Kerrville State Sanatorium grounds and which connect the Sanatorium water and sewer lines with the City of Kerrville water and sewer lines.
| KERRVILLE, CITY OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 850 51-0 (1949)
Author: Casey, Robert Randolph "Bob"
Relating to amending a previous Act, permitting authorized water corporations and incorporated cities or towns to lay their pipes, mains, etc., for conducting water through, under, along, across and over all public roads, streets and waters laying and situated outside territorial limits of city, etc.
| City Government--Roads | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 861 51-0 (1949)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain wells and cisterns to be covered at all times when not in actual operation; providing penalty for violation of provisions of the Act.
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 158 50-0 (1947)
Author: Nokes, Jr., George O. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation in the sum of Fifteen Thousand and Thirty Dollars ($15,030.00) for the end of each fiscal years ending in August 31, 1948 and August 31, 1949, to enable the State Department of Health to fulfill the provisions requiring the certification of operators of public water supplies and sewage treatment plants and to provide necessary guidance for the operators of said water supplied and sewage treatment plants in qualifying themselves for certification, and authorizing the employment of personnel and to make certain expenditures.
| Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 277 50-0 (1947)
Author: Gilmer, Claud Henry
Relating to declaring a State policy with respect to the maintenance of water, gas and electric service by a utility.
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 178 50-0 (1947)
Author: Ramsey, Ben
Relating to declaring a state policy with respect to the maintenance of water, gas and electric service by a utility as defined in said Act; containing a severability clause.
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 356 48-0 (1943)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to authorizing incorporated towns and cities in the State of Texas, including home rule cities, having a population of three hundred eight-four thousand (384,000) inhabitants or more, according to the last preceding or any future Federal Census, owning and operating a water supply and distribution system, to purchase, lease, repair, improve, enlarge and extend, maintain, operate and manage, sell water from, and contract concerning, any and all water supply and distribution systems, projects and improvements which are owned or constructed, either within or without the limits of any such town or city but wholly within the boundaries of the county wherein such city is located by the Government of the United States of America, the Federal Works Agency, or any other governmental agency.
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 953 47-0 (1941)
Author: Hartzog, Howard G.
Relating to amending a certain Act regarding Water Supply Corporations of Cities and Towns, etc.
| Corporations & Associations | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 57 47-1 (1941)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing that where a city or town at the time of, or prior to the purchase of acquisition of a Sanitary Sewer System, has authorized the issuance of bonds for the purchase, improvement, extension, enlargement, repair, and construction of a Sanitary Sewer System for said city or town.
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 59 47-1 (1941)
Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward
Relating to providing that any city or town owning a sanitary sewer system may sell certain bonds for the purchase, improvement, enlargement, repair, and construction of such system.
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 103 43-1 (1933)
Author: Blackert, Elmo J. "E.J." | et. al.
Relating to providing for the granting of charters for Corporations, and the renewal thereof, for the purchase, sale and distribution of water and water rights, and the building of pipe lines, plants and the equipment thereof.
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 306 42-0 (1931)
Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. | et. al.
Relating to creating a public utilities commission.
| Courts--General | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUBPOENAS | Utilities--Electrical | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WITNESSES
SB 178 42-0 (1931)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to amending certain Statutes authorizing the incorporation for the purpose of supplying water and sewerage service.
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 285 40-0 (1927)
Author: Shearer, Dr. Amon Robert | et. al.
Relating to preventing the spread of disease through surface privies and cess pools; prescribing regulation; localizing authority for the enforcement of same and placing of penalty.
| Health--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 161 40-0 (1927)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin | et. al.
Relating to preventing the spread of disease through surface privies and cess pools, prescribing certain regulations, localizing authority for the enforcement of same and placing of penalty.
| Health--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 266 40-0 (1927)
Author: Woodward, Walter Calisto
Relating to making certain laws applicable to all cities and towns and, extending the privileges and rights granted under said article to public utilities corporations and associations operating under a franchise granted by such cities and towns engaged in the business of supplying cities and towns with water.
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 654 39-0 (1925)
Author: Enderby, David J.
Relating to amending the charter of the city of Gainesville by creating a Board of Water Commissioners.
House: Municipal and Private Corporations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 183 38-0 (1923)
Author: Purl, George Clark | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities having more than twenty-five thousand inhabitants and owning and operating their own waterworks systems to acquire by purchase, gift, devise or by the exercise of the right of eminent domain through and by condemnation proceedings.
| City Government--Utilities | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 278 38-0 (1923)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to requiring the payment of interest on certain deposits required from water, light, gas and telephone companies within this State; requiring the making of annual reports; providing penalties for violations hereof.
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 472 38-0 (1923)
Author: Baker, Oscar D. "O.D."
Relating to requiring all persons, corporations, both private and municipal, and associations of persons engaged in the business of distributing water, gas or electricity to the public and charging therefor to read the meters by which said water, gas or electricity is measured at regular intervals and to furnish the customer with a copy of such reading.
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 86 38-2 (1923)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to requiring the payment of interest on certain deposits required from water, light, gas and telephone companies within this State; providing penalities for violations hereof.
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 286 37-0 (1921)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to preventing any person, firm, association or persons, or corporations from furnishing impure water for domestic use.
| HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 251 36-0 (1919)
Author: McFarlane, W. I.
Relating to requiring Public Water Supply Companies and others furnishing drinking water for the public to use reasonable diligence to prevent health contamination.
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 429 36-0 (1919)
Author: Barnes, William Henry "Frank"
Relating to amending certain statute so as to provide that every individual, company, corporation, or association, owning, operating or managing, any gas, electric light, electric power, or water works within this State, shall make quarterly reports to the Comptroller of Public Accounts, showing the amount of gross receipts from the sale of gas, electric light, electric power, or water, for the next preceding quarter.
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 530 36-0 (1919)
Author: Kellis, W. F.
Relating to preventing any person, firm, association of persons, or corporation, from furnishing water that is impure, unwholesome, unpotable, and polluted, for domestic purposes.
| Utilities--Water & Sewer | Water--General
HB 162 36-2 (1919)
Author: Richards, Cyrus F.
Relating to amending certain laws regulating electric light companies so as to provide that certain provisions shall not apply to certain cities and towns.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 17 36-3 (1920)
Author: Richards, Cyrus F.
Relating to exempting electric light companies and water works companies from payment of occupation taxes in towns of less than six hundred inhabitants.
| Taxation--Occupation Tax | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 5 35-3 (1917)
Author: Nordhaus, Eugene S. | et. al.
Relating to preventing the diversion of electric current, water or gas, from passing through any meter.
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 580 34-0 (1915)
Author: Jones, R. H. | et. al.
Relating to enforcing the screening of toilets and privies in unincorporated towns or villages, not connected with and emptying into a sewer; regulating the cleaning and disinfecting thereof; prescribing a penalty.
| Health--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 328 33-0 (1913)
Author: Watson, Quintus Ultimus
Relating to amending article 1004 of the Revised Civil Statutes for 1911.
| Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 14 30-0 (1907)
Author: Robertson, Huling P.
Relating to authorizing the city council of all cities and towns incorporated under the General Laws of this State to regulate the charges and fix the rates to be charged by all water companies, or persons engaged in supplying water, gas and light to the public within the limits of said cities and towns, and occupying the streets and other public places for that purpose, and prescribing reasonable rules and regulations therefor, and protecting said companies and corporations or persons from imposition.
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 472 29-0 (1905)
Relating to the diversion of electric currents, water or gas from meters.
| Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 318 26-0 (1899)
Relating to empowering companies and corporations chartered, or what may hereafter be chartered by the laws of this State, for the purpose of owning, constructing or operating sewer systems, to condemn private property for the purpose of laying pipes, mains, connections, vats, filtering pipes, and for use of private property as a base of ultimate disposition of sewerage.
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 20 26-1 (1900)
Relating to amending Article 418 of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, relative to providing water for cities and towns.
| City Government--Utilities | Utilities--Water & Sewer
