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This bill requires political subdivisions in Texas to provide credits against water and wastewater impact fees to builders and developers who construct, contribute, or dedicate facilities, systems, or products that improve water conservation, reuse, or efficiency. Eligible projects include those that reduce water consumption, lower water supply and treatment infrastructure needs, decrease wastewater collection and treatment requirements, or diminish stormwater and drainage facility demands. The bill mandates that political subdivisions establish clear, fair procedures for calculating and applying these credits, which must be based on projects that exceed standard compliance requirements. For example, a developer who installs a rainwater harvesting system or implements advanced water-efficient technologies would be eligible for reduced impact fees. The legislation aims to incentivize water conservation efforts by providing financial benefits to builders who invest in innovative water-saving infrastructure. The bill will take effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session, giving political subdivisions time to develop their credit calculation procedures.

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