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HB 327 73-0 (1993) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to notice requirements for certain permits issued by the Texas Water Commission or its successor. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1021 73-0 (1993) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to application to the Texas Water Commission for a waste discharge permit. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1308 73-0 (1993) Author: Counts, David Relating to the rule-making authority of the Texas Water Commission regarding underground water. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 2043 73-0 (1993) Author: Saunders, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the rulemaking process of the Texas Water Commission; permitting of certain disposal wells; and permitting of certain waste management facilities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2199 73-0 (1993) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the appellate jurisdiction of the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2550 73-0 (1993) Author: Hirschi, John Relating to the reclassification of nuclear waste by the Texas Water Commission or its successor. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2605 73-0 (1993) Author: Alexander, Clyde
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to administration and collection of fees, recovery of costs and operating fund. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 2646 73-0 (1993) Author: Counts, David Relating to the powers, duties and jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Water Commission or its successor agency and transferring certain responsibilities to the Texas Water Development Board. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 74 73-0 (1993) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the rule-making authority of the Texas Water Commission regarding underground water. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in subcommittee
SB 675 73-0 (1993) Author: Moncrief, Mike Relating to the appellate jurisdiction of the Texas Water Commission. Senate: Natural Resources Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1334 73-0 (1993) Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.
Sponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the rulemaking authority of the Texas Water Commission regarding underground water. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 1436 73-0 (1993) Author: Lucio, Eddie
Sponsor: Cuellar, Renato
Relating to the management of certain funds of the watermaster operations of the Texas Water Commission. House: Appropriations
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SCR 68 73-0 (1993) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Granting the City of Cedar Park permission to sue the State of Texas and the Texas Water Commission. Senate: Administration Posting rule suspended
HB 245 72-0 (1991) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the membership of the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee
HB 426 72-0 (1991) Author: Conley, Karyne
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to notification concerning certain permits issued by the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Water Commission, and the Texas Air Control Board. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 476 72-0 (1991) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the water quality standards and permit conditions established by the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Tagged in committee
HB 491 72-0 (1991) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al. Relating to the authorization of certain counties to hold a nonbinding referendum to be considered by the Texas Water Commission in granting a hazardous waste disposal permit. House: Environmental Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 527 72-0 (1991) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to the effects of certain permits granted by the Texas Water Commission and to the mitigation of adverse effects. House: Natural Resources Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 644 72-0 (1991) Author: Shelley, Dan Relating to the issuance of certain permits by the Texas Water Commission. House: Environmental Affairs Referred to Environmental Affairs
HB 1194 72-0 (1991) Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al. Relating to the competence of an applicant for the issuance, renewal, extension, amendment, or transfer of a permit by the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Water Commission, or the Texas Air Control Board. House: Environmental Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1216 72-0 (1991) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to review of district audits by the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 1269 72-0 (1991) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Commission to consider the economic benefit of noncompliance when setting certain administrative penalties. House: Natural Resources Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 1595 72-0 (1991) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to certain permit conditions and to permits and exemptions issued by the Texas Air Control Board, the Texas Department of Health, and the Texas Water Commission; imposing civil penalties. House: Environmental Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1768 72-0 (1991) Author: Oakley, Keith Relating to the establishment of an information clearinghouse by the waste minimization offices of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Water Commission. House: Environmental Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1784 72-0 (1991) Author: Oakley, Keith Relating to the establishment of an information clearinghouse by the waste minimization offices of the Texas Department of Health and the Texas Water Commission. House: Environmental Affairs 1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 1971 72-0 (1991) Author: Holzheauser, Steve Relating to a study by the Texas Water Commission, the Texas Department of Health, and certain local and regional governmental entities regarding projected costs of meeting environmental quality standards and the public's willingness to pay for environmental protection efforts. House: Environmental Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1987 72-0 (1991) Author: Saunders, Robert Relating to permits for certain facilities regulated by the Texas Air Control Board, the Texas Water Commission, or the Texas Department of Health. House: Environmental Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2360 72-0 (1991) Author: Lewis, Ron Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Commission to issue written citations for violations of the Water Code and the Solid Waste Act. House: Natural Resources Placed on Major State Calendar
HB 2602 72-0 (1991) Author: Linebarger, Libby | et. al. Relating to regulation of groundwater in the Edwards Aquifer by the Texas Water Commission; providing criminal penalties. House: Natural Resources Coauthor Authorized
HB 2720 72-0 (1991) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to inspections and the collection of certain information by the Texas Water Commission concerning certain matters under its jurisdiction. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 208 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene Relating to restrictions on the issuance of permits to certain persons by the Texas Department of Health, the Texas Air Control Board, and the Texas Water Commission. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Affairs
SB 222 72-0 (1991) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to studies conducted by the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Water Commission concerning streams, rivers, bays, and estuaries. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 786 72-0 (1991) Author: Sims, Bill
Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the amount of a civil penalty the Texas Water Commission may assess under the Solid Waste Disposal Act. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 1047 72-0 (1991) Author: Sims, Bill
Sponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to review of district audits by the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1060 72-0 (1991) Author: Sims, Bill Relating to inspections and the collection of certain information by the Texas Water Commission concerning certain matters under its jurisdiction. Senate: Natural Resources No action taken in subcommittee
SB 1099 72-0 (1991) Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.
Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to permits for certain facilities regulated by the Texas Air Control Board, the Texas Water Commission, or the Texas Department of Health, to pollution prevention, and to the disposal of certain solid waste; providing a penalty. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1242 72-0 (1991) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to regulation of groundwater in the Edwards Aquifer by the Texas Water Commission; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SR 849 72-0 (1991) Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al. Directing the Subcommittee on Water to conduct an interim study regarding the adequacy of utility service currently being provided in the state. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration
SB 106 72-1 (1991) Author: Krier, Cynthia Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Commission or the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to determine reasonable use of artesian water. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration
Point of order sustained
SR 72 72-4 (1992) Author: Ratliff, Bill Directing the Texas Water Commission, pending action by the 73rd Legislature, not to issue a permit for a landfill which would be located within the service area of a currently operating recycling facility, or a recycling facility which is under construction, if the Commission finds that the recycling facility is capable of meeting the demand for solid waste disposal within the service area. Senate: Natural Resources Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 234 71-0 (1989) Author: Repp, Glenn Relating to the membership of the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee
HB 908 71-0 (1989) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the water quality standards established by the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Motion withdrawn
HB 1128 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Commission to review and modify water rights granted by the commission. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee
HB 1189 71-0 (1989) Author: Marchant, Ken
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Commission over issuance of certain water district bonds. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1190 71-0 (1989) Author: Marchant, Ken
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the approval by the Texas Water Commission of levee improvement district bonds. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1191 71-0 (1989) Author: Marchant, Ken
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to approval by the Texas Water Commission of drainage district bonds. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1238 71-0 (1989) Author: Polumbo, Anthony Relating to the competence of an applicant for the issuance of a permit from or the renewal, amendment, or transfer of a permit issued by the Texas Air Control Board, the Texas Water Commission,... House: Environmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1239 71-0 (1989) Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the issuance of permits to certain persons by the Texas Air Control Board, the Texas Water Commission, and the Texas Department of Health. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1329 71-0 (1989) Author: Swift, Dick
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to review by the Texas Water Commission of certain permitted but unconstructed storage reservoirs. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 1330 71-0 (1989) Author: Swift, Dick Relating to inspections and the collection of certain information by the Texas Water Commission concerning certain matters under its jurisdiction. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1332 71-0 (1989) Author: Culberson, John
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the issuance, amendment, and renewal of waste discharge permits by the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1416 71-0 (1989) Author: Johnson, Jerry
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to criminal mischief involving services subject to regulation by the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1546 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the Texas Water Commission's review and approval of the water pollution control and abatement programs of certain municipalities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1639 71-0 (1989) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the persons required to file an annual surface water use report with the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1641 71-0 (1989) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to permits issued by the Texas Water Commission for the discharge of waste into or adjacent to water in this state. House: Natural Resources Pending in committee
HB 1951 71-0 (1989) Author: Robinson, Phyllis Relating to certain Acts of the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources Motion to recon. spread on the Journal
HB 2049 71-0 (1989) Author: Harris, Jack Relating to a prohibition on activities of former officers and certain employees of the Texas Water Commission; providing a penalty. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee
HB 2299 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to development of plans and administration of rules by districts within groundwater management areas designated by the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2616 71-0 (1989) Author: Yost, Gerald Relating to creation of certain general law water districts solely by the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources Referred to subcommittee
HB 2771 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral | et. al. Relating to regulation of groundwater in the Edwards Aquifer by the Texas Water Commission; providing criminal penalties. House: Natural Resources Pending in committee
HB 2772 71-0 (1989) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to the consolidation of certain water quality and radiation control functions in the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources Pending in committee
HB 2835 71-0 (1989) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to the membership of the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources Postponed in committee
HB 2930 71-0 (1989) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to changing provisions of the Water Code to enable the Texas Water Commission to obtain delegation from the federal government of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES").... House: Natural Resources Companion considered in lieu in comm.
HB 2996 71-0 (1989) Author: Oakley, Keith Relating to the election of the members of the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 711 71-0 (1989) Author: Ratliff, Bill Relating to criminal mischief involving services subject to regulation by the Texas Water Commission. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 848 71-0 (1989) Author: Sims, Bill Relating to the water quality standards established by the Texas Water Commission. Senate: Natural Resources Left as pending business in comm.
SB 937 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to Texas Water Development Board appointments to the board of directors of the Lower Neches Valley Authority. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1208 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to approval by the Texas Water Commission of levee improvement district bonds. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1209 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to approval by the Texas Water Commission of drainage district bonds. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1210 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Commission over issuance of certain water district bonds. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1211 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to inspections and the collection of certain information by the Texas Water Commission concerning certain matters under its jurisdiction. Senate: Natural Resources Postponed in committee
SB 1221 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to the issuance, amendment, and renewal of waste discharge permits by the Texas Water Commission. Senate: Natural Resources Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1223 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H.
Sponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the annual reporting to the Texas Water Commission of toxic chemical releases. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1273 71-0 (1989) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to the consolidation of certain water quality and radiation control functions in the Texas Water Commission. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1441 71-0 (1989) Author: Krier, Cynthia | et. al. Relating to regulation of groundwater in the Edwards Aquifer by the Texas Water Commission; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 1521 71-0 (1989) Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Sponsor: Valigura, Keith
Relating to the creation of the waste reduction advisory committee and to waste minimization and reduction activities of the Texas Water Commission. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1525 71-0 (1989) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to changing provisions of the Water Code to enable the Texas Water Commission to obtain delegation from the federal government of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") regulatory authority.... House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1530 71-0 (1989) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to a management plan for Lake Texana releases. Senate: Natural Resources Record vote
SB 1568 71-0 (1989) Author: Sims, Bill
Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Renaming the public interest advocate and the office of public interest of the Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 1769 71-0 (1989) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to review by the Texas Air Control Board and the Texas Water Commission of certain applications for permits to operate hazardous waste management facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1831 71-0 (1989) Author: Santiesteban, H. Relating to the issuance of certain permits by the Texas Water Commission. Senate: Natural Resources Received from the Senate
SCR 106 71-0 (1989) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Valigura, Keith
Directing the Texas Water Commission to study funding needs for the cleanup of state registry sites. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 98 71-3 (1990) Author: Swift, Dick Relating to review by the Texas Water Commission of certain permitted but unconstructed storage reservoirs. House: Natural Resources No action taken in committee
SB 39 71-3 (1990) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to the amount of a civil penalty that may be assessed by the Texas Water Commission against a person for violating the Solid Waste Disposal Act (Chapter 361, Health and Safety Code). Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 4 71-3 (1990) Author: Brown, J.E. Directing the Texas Water Commission to explore the efficacy of entering into a compact with certain states regarding various aspects of hazardous waste treatment and storage. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
HCR 11 71-4 (1990) Author: Gibson, Bruce Directing the Texas Water Commission to appoint an advisory board on water permit process. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HR 34 71-5 (1990) Author: Wilson, Ron Requesting that a test be conducted to determine metal contamination in Texas waterways by the Texas Department of Health and Texas Water Commission. House: Natural Resources Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HR 42 71-6 (1990) Author: Wilson, Ron Requesting that a test be conducted to determine metal contamination in Texas waterways by the Texas Department of Health and Texas Water Commission. Reported enrolled
SCR 19 63-0 (1973) Author: Harrington, D. Roy
Sponsor: Clayton, Bill
Extending time for State of Texas to prepare response to the draft report study by the National Water Commission. Effective immediately


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