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TX HB4637

TX HB4637
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate subdivision platting in regard to the use of groundwater.


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Introduced
03/12/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate subdivision platting in regard to the use of groundwater.

AI Summary

This bill establishes new regulations for land subdivision in specific Texas counties with a population between 44,000 and 44,500, focusing on groundwater usage and lot sizes. For tracts of land over 50 acres proposed for residential or commercial development, the bill mandates a minimum average lot size of three acres if the water supply comes from groundwater (including water from water control and improvement districts or municipal utility districts). Landowners must submit a water availability report with their plat application, and they can request a variance from the lot size requirement if they demonstrate the development will include a rainwater collection system. The bill applies only to plat applications submitted on or after its effective date (September 1, 2025) and includes an expiration date of August 31, 2035. The legislation does not apply to tracts of land located in water control and improvement districts that existed on September 1, 2025, and is designed to help manage groundwater resources by encouraging larger lot sizes and alternative water collection methods in targeted counties.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Land & Resource Management (on 04/03/2025)

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