Natural Resources

TX - Representative Cody Harris (U)

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Chair

TX - Representative Armando Martinez (U)

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Vice Chair

TX - Representative Trent Ashby (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Jeff Barry (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Cecil Bell (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Brad Buckley (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Caroline Fairly (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Erin Gámez (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Josey Garcia (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Mary E. González (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Ramon Romero, Jr. (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Denise Villalobos (U)

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Member

TX - Representative Erin Zwiener (U)

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Member

TX - HB156 Relating to a study by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the protection of certain water facilities from catastrophes.

TX - HB157 Relating to the production by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an annual report on public drinking water supply systems.

TX - HB279 Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.

TX - HB310 Relating to the use of money transferred from the Texas water fund.

TX - HB365 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.

TX - HB391 Relating to board of directors meeting locations of certain rural area water districts.

TX - HB420 Relating to the meeting places for the board of directors of certain water districts.

TX - HB422 Relating to limitations on the issuance of bonds by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.

TX - HB516 Relating to notice of a water service interruption provided by public water systems in unincorporated areas of certain counties.

TX - HB638 Relating to a requirement that certain water districts make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.

TX - HB685 Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.

TX - HB937 Relating to the procedure by which certain special districts are required to provide notice of certain matters.

TX - HB1050 Relating to the award of attorney's fees in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district.

TX - HB1089 Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.

TX - HB1163 Relating to planning and financial responsibility requirements for certain aggregate production operations; providing for the imposition of an administrative penalty.

TX - HB1177 Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of diverting or impounding the flow of surface water in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded.

TX - HB1238 Relating to the inspection of the location of a proposed Class I injection well.

TX - HB1245 Relating to a prohibition on the use of water on nonresidential property to irrigate nonfunctional turf during a drought.

TX - HB1318 Relating to a certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer service in an area incorporated or annexed by a municipality.

TX - HB1344 Relating to prioritization of requests for financial assistance from certain funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board.

TX - HJR27 Proposing a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to a clean and healthy environment.

TX - HB1400 Relating to creation of the groundwater science, research, and innovation fund to be administered by the Texas Water Development Board.

TX - HB1407 Relating to public utility agencies; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.

TX - HB1424 Relating to the structuring of water rates by retail public utilities to promote water conservation; authorizing a fee.

TX - SB410 Relating to the management and operation of the Gulf Coast Protection District.

TX - HB1501 Relating to a study of the feasibility of using seawater desalination processes in Texas.

TX - HB1523 Relating to a prohibition on the authorization by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of the use of a Class V injection well for certain aquifer storage and recovery projects.

TX - HB1529 Relating to production fees imposed by the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing an increase in the rate of the fee.

TX - HB1532 Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds.

TX - SB565 Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations.

TX - SB616 Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

TX - HB1618 Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

TX - SB612 Relating to fees for pipeline construction imposed by certain districts.

TX - HB1633 Relating to the criteria considered by groundwater conservation districts before granting or denying a permit or permit amendment.

TX - HB1643 Relating to the authority of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District over the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.

TX - HB1689 Relating to the use of certain groundwater export fees collected by a groundwater conservation district.

TX - HB1690 Relating to an application for a permit for the transfer of groundwater out of a groundwater conservation district.

TX - SB740 Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.

TX - SB790 Relating to the procedure for resolving certain customer complaints before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

TX - HB1918 Relating to Class A water and sewer utility rate increases.

TX - HB2010 Relating to the dissolution of certain special districts.

TX - SB863 Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer.

TX - HB2068 Relating to the governance and territory of the Harris County Flood Control District.

TX - HB2077 Relating to persons eligible to appeal the desired future conditions adopted by a groundwater conservation district.

TX - HB2078 Relating to the joint planning of desired future conditions in groundwater management areas.

TX - HB2080 Relating to the review of the duties of a groundwater conservation district by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

TX - HB2091 Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for certain projects.

TX - HB2109 Relating to the removal of a proposed reservoir project from the State Water Plan.

TX - HB2114 Relating to the engineering feasibility and construction of a reservoir.

TX - SB971 Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.

TX - HB2268 Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to create certain special districts.

TX - HB2302 Relating to the definition of a rural political subdivision for purposes of the Texas Water Assistance Program.

TX - HB2326 Relating to requiring the board members of the Texas Water Development Board to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.

TX - HJR129 Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the board members of the Texas Water Development Board to be elected by the qualified voters at a general election instead of appointed by the governor.

TX - SB1055 Relating to permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District.

TX - SB1061 Relating to procedural requirements for uranium mining production area authorizations.

TX - HB2346 Relating to the adoption of a water conservation program by a county.

TX - HB2347 Relating to the adoption of a water conservation program by certain counties.

TX - HB2372 Relating to the authority of certain special districts to use operation and maintenance ad valorem tax funds to pay the costs of contracting for or employing peace officers.

TX - HB2500 Relating to certain proceedings by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding water or sewer service.

TX - HB2505 Relating to the notification provided by a municipality to a retail public utility of the municipality's intent to provide water or sewer service in an incorporated or annexed area.

TX - HB2506 Relating to rates for water or sewer utility service provided by certain municipally owned utilities.

TX - HB2568 Relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain violations.

TX - SB1169 Relating to public utility agencies; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments.

TX - HB2605 Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.

TX - HB2608 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.

TX - SB1194 Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.

TX - HB2620 Relating to the inclusion of certain sources of water supply in regional water plans.

TX - HB2626 Relating to creating the Central Texas Water Alliance; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.

TX - HB2692 Relating to the codification and clarification of local laws concerning the San Antonio River Authority.

TX - HB2694 Relating to the election, terms, and resignation of the board of commissioners of the Brazoria Drainage District No. 4.

TX - HB2712 Relating to test years used for ratemaking purposes by certain water and sewer utilities.

TX - SB1243 Relating to the dissolution of a public utility agency.

TX - HB2774 Relating to the authority of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District to regulate structures near Medina Lake.

TX - SB1261 Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.

TX - HB2805 Relating to civil actions related to groundwater conservation districts.

TX - HB2812 Relating to the exemption of public water supply wells from regulation, permitting, or metering by the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.

TX - SB1268 Relating to the review and updating by the Texas Water Development Board of guidance principles and rules related to certain plans adopted or approved by the board.

TX - HB2815 Relating to the financing of water supply projects included in the state water plan; authorizing the issuance of obligations.

TX - HB2817 Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer.

TX - HB2867 Relating to late payment fees charged by a municipally owned water utility.

TX - SB1302 Relating to eligibility for a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.

TX - HB2923 Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over certain rates for water or sewer service charged by a municipality.

TX - SB1359 Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and financing of the Wise Regional Water District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees; creating a criminal offense.

TX - HB2970 Relating to the implementation of projects by the Gulf Coast Protection District.

TX - SB1413 Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.

TX - HB3106 Relating to the development of certain regional water plans using safe yield water availability analyses.

TX - SB1504 Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.

TX - HB3115 Relating to the authority of the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District to regulate certain wells.

TX - HB3154 Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and financing of the Wise Regional Water District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees; creating a criminal offense.

TX - SB1532 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.

TX - SB1583 Relating to management plans adopted by groundwater conservation districts.

TX - HB3256 Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.

TX - SB1624 Relating to the purposes for which the Texas Water Bank and the Texas Water Trust may accept and hold water rights.

TX - SB1625 Relating to the reporting of certain security incidents by public water systems to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Department of Information Resources.

TX - HB3315 Relating to the permissible uses of the Texas water fund.

TX - HB3316 Relating to the redesignation of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee as the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee, the abolition of the Texas Infrastructure Resiliency Fund Advisory Committee, and the composition and functions of the Texas Water Fund Advisory Committee.

TX - HB3322 Relating to the procedure for amending or revoking certificates of public convenience and necessity issued to certain water utilities.

TX - HB3350 Relating to vacancies on the board of directors of the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.

TX - HB3363 Relating to the creation of certain regional conservation and reclamation districts.

TX - HB3429 Relating to the duty of a public water supply system to provide certain information to consumers regarding fluoride in drinking water.

TX - HB3433 Relating to fees assessed by the Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District.

TX - SB1662 Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing.

TX - SB1663 Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.

TX - HB3467 Relating to the disclosure by a seller of certain real property to the purchaser of the property of information regarding the process for obtaining a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the storage, taking, or diversion of state water.

TX - HB3482 Relating to the authority of the Lower Colorado River Authority to issue permits for certain quarries and mines.

TX - HB3483 Relating to the authority of a Special Utility District to issue revenue bonds.

TX - HB3525 Relating to permit considerations for the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District.

TX - HB3609 Relating to management plans adopted by groundwater conservation districts.

TX - HB3628 Relating to the review and updating by the Texas Water Development Board of guidance principles and rules related to certain plans adopted or approved by the board.

TX - HB3663 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.

TX - SB1855 Relating to requirements that certain plats for the subdivision of land include evidence of groundwater supply.

TX - HB3734 Relating to testing for mifepristone and other estrogen hormones in public drinking water.

TX - HB3781 Relating to the provision of financial assistance by the Texas Water Development Board for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas.

TX - HB3818 Relating to the extension of groundwater reduction target years established by the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District

TX - SB1959 Relating to permit considerations for the North Texas Groundwater Conservation District.

TX - SB1965 Relating to the addition of territory to certain special districts.

TX - SB1967 Relating to the projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund.

TX - HB3898 Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to certain counties for brackish water desalination.

TX - HB3901 Relating to an exemption of the transfer of certain rights in water from certain disclosure requirements applicable to the transfer of certain interests in real property.

TX - HB3915 Relating to the projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund.

TX - HJR7 Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund.

TX - HB4025 Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to require water pollution abatement plans for certain pipelines; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.

TX - HB16 Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.

TX - HB4111 Relating to representatives on groundwater management areas.

TX - HB4135 Relating to the regulation of stormwater management by certain counties.

TX - HB4138 Relating to the expiration date of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts.

TX - HB4153 Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.

TX - HB4158 Relating to the compensation of the directors of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.

TX - SB2124 Relating to publication of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee's annual report.

TX - HB4212 Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the Texas land, water, and wildlife conservation account.

TX - HB4286 Relating to the territory of the Angelina and Neches River Authority.

TX - SB2161 Relating to expenses incurred in the appeal of rates for water or sewer service charged to certain customers.

TX - HB4293 Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons who may repair or test backflow prevention assemblies.

TX - HB4329 Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of factors that affect the costs of developing drainage infrastructure in this state.

TX - HB4331 Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the state environmental review process for certain projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund and the implementation of streamlining procedures based on the results of the study.

TX - SB2204 Relating to the applicability of uniform grant and contract management standards to certain Texas Water Development Board programs.

TX - HB4404 Relating to the consideration of the provision of law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency services by a commissioners court or the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality when determining whether to grant or deny a petition for the creation of certain conservation and reclamation districts.

TX - HB4433 Relating to the requirements for obtaining an interbasin water transfer permit.

TX - HB4460 Relating to the projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund.

TX - HB4485 Relating to eligibility for a general permit to discharge waste into or adjacent to waters in this state.

TX - HB4526 Relating to the establishment of a grant program by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to plug abandoned and deteriorating water wells.

TX - HB4530 Relating to the dedication and management of water rights placed in the Texas Water Trust.

TX - HB4583 Relating to the dissolution of a public utility agency.

TX - HB4630 Relating to the regulation of artesian water wells by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

TX - HB4646 Relating to transfer of the ownership rights of the Woodlawn Water Supply Corporation to the Angelina and Neches River Authority.

TX - HB4657 Relating to establishing the Local Government Water Redevelopment Fund

TX - HJR188 Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Local Government Water Redevelopment Fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.

TX - HB4772 Relating to exemptions from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain groundwater wells.

TX - HB29 Relating to water losses reported by certain municipally owned utilities to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing administrative penalties.

TX - SB2476 Relating to transfer of the ownership rights of the Woodlawn Water Supply Corporation to the Angelina and Neches River Authority.

TX - HB4896 Relating to rules and reports related to brackish groundwater production zones.

TX - HB4931 Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

TX - SB7 Relating to the oversight and financing of certain water infrastructure matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Water Development Board.

TX - SB2497 Relating to the installation of a filtration system by certain public drinking water supply systems.

TX - HB4951 Relating to nonirrigable land in irrigation districts.

TX - HB5004 Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by the San Jacinto River Authority.

TX - HB5005 Relating to the election of the board of directors of the San Jacinto River Authority.

TX - HB5006 Relating to recommendations for the appointment of directors of the San Jacinto River Authority.

TX - SB2550 Relating to an exemption of the transfer of certain rights in water from certain disclosure requirements applicable to the transfer of certain interests in real property.

TX - SB2568 Relating to the exempt use of flood control reservoirs constructed pursuant to Public Law P.L. 83-566 by qualified local sponsors.

TX - HB5044 Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to study and report about water rights that may be subject to cancellation for nonuse.

TX - SB2658 Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain brackish groundwater wells.

TX - SB2660 Relating to the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing a fee.

TX - SB2662 Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

TX - SB2692 Relating to the eligibility of ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

TX - SB2702 Relating to the licensing and regulation of persons who may repair or test backflow prevention assemblies.

TX - HB5172 Relating to the creation of a district.

TX - HB5188 Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from a groundwater conservation district for certain brackish groundwater wells.

TX - HB5197 Relating to the eligibility of ratepayers to file an appeal regarding water, drainage, or sewer rates with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

TX - HB5206 Relating to notice provided to certain public drinking water supply systems before water quality testing.

TX - HB5207 Relating to notification procedures concerning groundwater contamination.

TX - HB5208 Relating to the installation of a filtration system by certain public drinking water supply systems.

TX - HB5209 Relating to the consideration of compliance with rules of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in approving rates for water or sewer utility services.

TX - HB5213 Relating to groundwater requirements for municipal and county approval of subdivision plats and the powers and duties of groundwater conservation districts.

TX - HB5219 Relating to an interim study on water resources development in certain counties.

TX - HB5320 Relating to the combination of the Starr County Drainage and Groundwater conservation districts.

TX - HB5325 Relating to requirements that certain plats for the subdivision of land include evidence of groundwater supply.

TX - HB5341 Relating to the issuance by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of permits to authorize the diversion of state water from the Gulf of Mexico or a bay or arm of the Gulf of Mexico for desalination and use for industrial purposes.

TX - HB5348 Relating to acquiring real property interests for environmental mitigation required for water projects.

TX - HB5365 Relating to groundwater production restrictions imposed by certain conservation and reclamation districts for wells used wholly or partly for cemetery irrigation.

TX - HB5375 Relating to creating the NORTHERN CAMERON AND WILLACY COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY; providing authority to issue bonds; granting the power of eminent domain; providing authority to impose fees.

TX - HB5385 Relating to aquifer storage and recovery projects that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.

TX - SB2885 Relating to the use of reclaimed water that has been treated to meet certain standards as part of an aquifer storage and recovery project.

TX - HB5493 Relating to the diversion and discharge of water for desalination.

TX - HB5518 Relating to the procedure for action on certain applications for an amendment to a water right.

TX - HB5558 Relating to the board of directors of certain public utility agencies.

TX - HB5559 Relating to the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

TX - HB5560 Relating to penalties in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district; increasing a penalty.

TX - HB5574 Relating to the membership of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.

TX - HB5575 Relating to publication of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee's annual report.

TX - HB5599 Relating to water conservation and reclamation equipment installed on recreational vehicles.

TX - HB5605 Relating to public water systems in rural counties.

TX - HB5609 Relating to boil water notices issued by public drinking water supply systems.

TX - HB5648 Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 13; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX - HB5651 Relating to the creation of the Montgomery County Water Control and Improvement District No. 7; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX - HCR121 Urging the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to take immediate and decisive action to protect the Edwards Aquifer.

TX - SB2406 Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

TX - HB5655 Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 13; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX - SB2407 Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

TX - HB5657 Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.

TX - HB5659 Relating to the procedural requirements applicable to certain water-related transactions involving the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District.

TX - HB1520 Relating to the Angelina and Neches River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

TX - HB1525 Relating to the Lower Neches Valley Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

TX - HB1530 Relating to the Sabine River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

TX - HB1535 Relating to the Trinity River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

TX - HB5662 Relating to the powers, duties, and authority to issue bonds of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 12 related to roads.

TX - SB3044 Relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.

TX - HB5671 Relating to the election of directors for and the authority to issue bonds of the Johnson County Special Utility District.

TX - HB5672 Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.

TX - HB5675 Relating to the composition of the board of directors and the powers of the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District.

TX - SCR48 Urging the Gulf Coast Protection District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to not compromise navigation safety or two-way traffic vessel movement when implementing a project.

TX - SB3058 Relating to certain improvements made and programs developed by the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District.

TX - HB5687 Relating to certain improvements made and programs developed by the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District.

TX - HB5693 Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.

TX - HB5700 Relating to the board of directors, operations, and territory of the Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1.