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TX HB4370
TX HB4370Relating to the projects undertaken by a public improvement district, municipal management district, water control and improvement district, fresh water supply district, or municipal utility district.
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Introduced
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
In Committee
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Crossed Over
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the projects undertaken by a public improvement district, municipal management district, water control and improvement district, fresh water supply district, or municipal utility district.
AI Summary
This bill expands the capabilities of various public districts in Texas to include geothermal water conveyance systems and related infrastructure improvements. Specifically, the bill amends several sections of the Local Government Code and Water Code to allow public improvement districts, water control and improvement districts, and other municipal utility districts to purchase, construct, operate, and maintain geothermal water conveyance facilities. The bill adds language that enables these districts to include geothermal water conveyance systems as part of their authorized improvement projects, infrastructure development, and natural resource conservation efforts. Additionally, the bill provides these districts with the ability to issue bonds to fund geothermal water conveyance system projects, using ad valorem taxes, revenues, or a combination of funding sources. The changes are designed to give these local districts more flexibility in developing water-related infrastructure and pursuing innovative approaches to water resource management. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and represents an expansion of existing legal frameworks to potentially support emerging water technology and conservation strategies.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Cecil Bell (R)*,
César Blanco (D)*,
Philip Cortez (D)*,
Will Metcalf (R)*,
Jon Rosenthal (D)*,
Erin Zwiener (D)*,
Salman Bhojani (D),
Sheryl Cole (D),
Bobby Guerra (D),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25 (on 06/20/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB4370 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04370F.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04370S.htm |
Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB04370E.htm |
Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04370E.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04370E.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04370H.htm |
Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB04370H.htm |
Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04370H.htm |
Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB04370I.htm |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB04370I.htm |
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