Bill > SB2114

This bill modifies Texas water planning law by establishing a mechanism for removing proposed reservoir sites from the state water plan if they remain undeveloped for an extended period. Specifically, the bill amends the Water Code to require the Texas water planning board to remove a site designated as having unique value for reservoir construction if no construction begins within 50 years of the site's initial inclusion in any version of the state water plan. Once removed, such a site cannot be reincluded in future water plans. The bill also slightly modifies existing language about designated reservoir sites, adding a cross-reference to the new section and clarifying provisions about site designations from the 2007 state water plan. The changes aim to ensure that reservoir sites in the state water plan remain actively considered and developed, preventing indefinite preservation of potential sites that may never be utilized. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, providing ample time for stakeholders to understand and prepare for the new requirements.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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