Bill > HB1501

This bill directs the Texas State University Meadows Center for Water and the Environment to conduct a comprehensive study on seawater desalination possibilities along the Gulf Coast. The center is tasked with researching international desalination plants, particularly those in Israel and Australia, to identify best practices and potential challenges, including financial barriers to development and operation. The study must also explore environmentally sensitive and cost-effective methods for disposing of brine concentrate, with specific attention to potential uses in nuclear energy production. By January 1, 2027, the center must submit a detailed report of its findings to the governor, lieutenant governor, house speaker, and relevant legislative committees. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will expire on February 1, 2027, providing a focused timeframe for investigating the feasibility and potential of seawater desalination as a water resource strategy for Texas.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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