Bill > SB1746

This bill addresses the relocation or removal of dredged spoils (sediment or debris removed from the bottom of waterways) by navigation districts in Texas. It establishes a new section in the Water Code that outlines specific requirements and responsibilities when one navigation district requires another district to move dredged materials from a placement area. Under the bill, if a district needs to relocate dredged spoils from another district's material placement area, they must: 1) comply with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements, 2) either pay the full cost of relocation or perform the relocation themselves, and 3) if the relocation reduces the original district's capacity, they must replace the lost capacity by providing rights to an alternative placement area and cover any additional transportation costs incurred by the affected district. The bill defines key terms like "dredged material placement area" and "sole expense" and provides clear guidelines for inter-district cooperation and compensation when managing dredged materials. The legislation will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive the necessary immediate-effect votes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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