Bill > HB2109

This bill modifies Texas water planning regulations by establishing a 50-year time limit for reservoir sites designated as having unique value in the state water plan. Specifically, the bill requires the Texas water board to remove a reservoir site from the state water plan if construction has not begun within 50 years of the site's initial inclusion in any version of the plan. Once removed, these sites cannot be added back to future water plans. The bill provides an exception for reservoir sites that have already been issued a water right by September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to prevent long-standing, undeveloped reservoir sites from perpetually remaining in the state water plan, which could potentially block other water infrastructure development. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving stakeholders ample time to prepare for the new regulation. The bill modifies existing sections of the Texas Water Code, updating provisions related to the designation and management of potential reservoir sites.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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