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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the owner of a commercial wind energy facility or commercial solar energy facility must compensate landowners in full if the facility adversely affects the flow of water within the landowner's land, land adjoining landowner's land, or drainage district land, including, but not limited to, by affecting a drainage tile. Provides that the compensation shall be determined by the Department of Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill requires the owner of a commercial wind or solar energy facility to fully compensate landowners if the facility negatively impacts water flow on their property, adjacent land, or within a drainage district, including issues with drainage tiles. The Department of Agriculture will determine the amount of this compensation. Commercial wind energy facilities are defined as those with a generating capacity of 500 kilowatts or more, while commercial solar energy facilities are defined by the Property Tax Code, with specific exclusions for certain utility-scale projects. The bill also clarifies definitions for "facility owner," "participating property," and other related terms, and outlines various siting standards and requirements for these facilities, such as setback distances, sound limitations, and agricultural impact mitigation agreements.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/05/2026)
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