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This bill requires political subdivisions (local government entities like cities or counties) to provide credits against water and wastewater impact fees to builders and developers who construct or implement water conservation and reuse projects. These credits would be granted for facilities, systems, or products that demonstrably reduce water consumption, decrease infrastructure needs, or improve water efficiency. Specifically, eligible projects could include those that lower per service unit water consumption, reduce wastewater treatment requirements, minimize stormwater and drainage facility demands, or incorporate technologies that exceed standard water conservation requirements. Political subdivisions must establish clear, fair procedures for calculating and approving these credits, ensuring a consistent approach to incentivizing water conservation efforts through financial credits that offset development impact fees. The bill will take effect 91 days after the end of the legislative session, providing local governments time to develop implementation procedures.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HB13