The 84th legislative session ended on June 1, 2015. See the bills that have become law.

Referred bills

Bill Category Caption Date Referred to Committee
SB 78 Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the matters to be considered in developing the state water plan. 01/26/2015
SB 109 Energy
Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the procedure for action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on an application for a water right. 01/27/2015
SB 289 Crime
Education
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams. 01/28/2015
SB 394 Environmental
Relating to the use of supplemental environmental projects by a local government to come into compliance with environmental laws or remediate environmental harm caused by the local government. 02/02/2015
SB 363 Environmental
Relating to the election dates for directors of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District. 02/02/2015
SJR 22 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Legislative Affairs
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife. 02/02/2015
SB 379 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Relating to the classification of exotic and nongame animals. 02/02/2015
SB 329 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought. 02/02/2015
SB 413 Agriculture and Food
Environmental
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the qualifications for membership on the Texas Water Development Board. 02/04/2015
SB 483 Environmental
Housing and Property
Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water. 02/10/2015
SB 505 Crime
Other
Transportation
Relating to painting and marking requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers; creating an offense. 02/11/2015
SB 517 Environmental
Other
Transportation
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to drill an injection well in the territory of a groundwater conservation district. 02/18/2015
SB 551 Environmental
Legislative Affairs
Public Services
Relating to the duty of the Water Conservation Advisory Council to submit a report and recommendations regarding water conservation in this state. 02/18/2015
SB 523 Environmental
Legislative Affairs
Public Services
Relating to the sunset review of river authorities. 02/18/2015
SB 521 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the period for which the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality may grant or renew an emergency authorization relating to the use of state water. 02/18/2015
SB 580 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to water intake requirements for the Lower Colorado River Authority. 02/23/2015
SB 611 Environmental
Housing and Property
Other
Public Services
Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports. 02/23/2015
SB 797 Agriculture and Food
Immigration
Other
Relating to a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections of vehicles at ports of entry along the Texas-Mexico border. 03/02/2015
SB 789 Environmental
Municipal and County Issues
Public Services
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to provide sewer service to areas within the municipal boundaries without obtaining a certificate of public convenience and necessity. 03/02/2015
SB 786 Agriculture and Food
Relating to establishing an agriculture ombudsman office in the Department of Agriculture. 03/02/2015
SB 792 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to authorizing the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District to use revenue from export fees to fund road and water infrastructure projects. 03/02/2015
SB 863 Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Environmental
Legislative Affairs
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the audit of river authorities by the state auditor's office. 03/04/2015
SB 854 Environmental
Legal Issues
Public Services
Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts. 03/04/2015
SB 908 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
State Agencies
Relating to establishment and functions of the Animal Welfare Commission. 03/09/2015
SB 912 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to a volume-based exemption from reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills from wastewater facilities. 03/09/2015
SB 928 Agriculture and Food
Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program. 03/09/2015
SB 987 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals. 03/10/2015
SB 970 Agriculture and Food
Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Health
Relating to the failure to handle certain animals in accordance with rules of the Texas Animal Health Commission; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. 03/10/2015
SB 991 Education
Energy
Environmental
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to a requirement that the General Land Office conduct a study regarding the use of wind or solar power to desalinate brackish groundwater. 03/10/2015
SB 1051 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the powers and duties of the North Fort Bend Water Authority. 03/11/2015
SB 855 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the territory and board of the Canyon Regional Water Authority. 03/11/2015
SB 1101 Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the authority to determine the supply of groundwater in and potential impacts on public health of certain regional water plans. 03/16/2015
SB 1099 Agriculture and Food
State Agencies
Relating to the operation and functions of the Texas Grain Producer Indemnity Board. 03/16/2015
SB 1079 Environmental
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the regulation of water well drillers and water well pump installers; affecting fees. 03/16/2015
SB 1137 Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Commerce
Housing and Property
Transportation
Relating to improvement projects of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas; providing authority to issue anticipation notes and time warrants. 03/17/2015
SB 1181 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Environmental
Other
Relating to an interim study concerning this state's noncommercial hunting and fishing license systems. 03/17/2015
SB 1183 Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Environmental
Relating to authorizing the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to enter into certain contracts with private vendors. 03/17/2015
SB 1206 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District. 03/17/2015
SB 1204 Agriculture and Food
Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Education
Relating to a waiver of fees by the Department of Agriculture and the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain educational programs involving aquaculture and hydroponics. 03/17/2015
SB 1234 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the matters to be considered in developing the state water plan. 03/17/2015
SB 1132 Environmental
Science and Medical Research
Technology and Communication
Relating to the protection and use of certain products, information, and technology of the Parks and Wildlife Department. 03/17/2015
SB 1297 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the compensation of the board of directors of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District. 03/18/2015
SB 1301 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Water Resources Finance Authority. 03/18/2015
SB 1293 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value. 03/18/2015
SB 1311 Agriculture and Food
Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the office of water and the water advisory committee in the Department of Agriculture. 03/18/2015
SB 963 Environmental
Relating to the creation of the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or surcharges. 03/18/2015
SB 1413 Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Environmental
Housing and Property
Public Services
Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts. 03/18/2015
SB 1414 Environmental
Legal Issues
Relating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district. 03/18/2015
SB 1410 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the designation of a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir. 03/18/2015
SB 1408 Agriculture and Food
Business and Consumers
Commerce
Municipal and County Issues
Other
State Agencies
Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties. 03/18/2015
SB 1415 Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Commerce
Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used. 03/18/2015
SB 1411 Environmental
Relating to a water right authorizing a transfer of water from one river basin in this state to another river basin in this state. 03/18/2015
SB 1336 Campaign Finance and Election Issues
Environmental
Municipal and County Issues
Other
Public Services
Relating to the powers and duties, the construction of laws, and the election dates of certain groundwater conservation districts. 03/18/2015
SB 1337 Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Campaign Finance and Election Issues
Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects. 03/18/2015
SB 1409 Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the mapping of groundwater in confined and unconfined aquifers. 03/18/2015
SB 1421 Energy
Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the management of groundwater, including the classification of and the obtaining of information regarding groundwater and the formulation of desired future conditions by a groundwater conservation district. 03/18/2015
SB 1360 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the creation of the Aransas County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose a tax; providing general law authority to impose fees and surcharges. 03/18/2015
SB 1339 Agriculture and Food
Relating to the perfection and priority of an agricultural lien on an agricultural crop. 03/18/2015
SB 1459 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the powers and duties of the West Harris County Regional Water Authority. 03/19/2015
SB 1616 Agriculture and Food
Environmental
Executive Branch
Housing and Property
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the composition of the Texas Water Development Board. 03/23/2015
SB 1590 Agriculture and Food
Public Services
Relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program. 03/23/2015
SB 1598 Environmental
Other
Public Services
Relating to an interim study regarding the composition of the Lower Colorado River Authority board of directors. 03/23/2015
SB 1640 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense. 03/23/2015
SB 1627 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought. 03/23/2015
SB 1588 Environmental
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Transportation
Relating to the management of the water resources of the state. 03/23/2015
SB 1724 Environmental
Other
Public Services
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges. 03/23/2015
SB 1597 Agriculture and Food
Environmental
Executive Branch
Housing and Property
State Agencies
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department. 03/23/2015
SB 1766 Agriculture and Food
Health
Other
Relating to exemptions from certain regulation for small honey production operations. 03/24/2015
SB 1738 Campaign Finance and Election Issues
Environmental
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the diversion and use of marine seawater, including the development of marine seawater desalination projects, integrated marine seawater desalination and power projects, and facilities for the storage, conveyance, and delivery of desalinated marine seawater. 03/24/2015
SB 1749 Agriculture and Food
State Agencies
Relating to citrus pest and disease management. 03/24/2015
SB 1734 Agriculture and Food
Environmental
Immigration
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the eradication of Carrizo cane along the Rio Grande River. 03/24/2015
SB 1907 Environmental
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the development of a market and conveyance network for water in this state. 03/25/2015
SB 1977 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Environmental
State Agencies
Relating to the use of hunting license fees to help feed hungry Texans. 03/25/2015
SB 1903 Environmental
Other
Public Services
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. 03/25/2015
SB 1978 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Environmental
Other
Relating to a voluntary contribution to help feed hungry Texans when a person applies for a hunting license. 03/25/2015
SB 1866 Agriculture and Food
Education
Family and Children Issues
Health
Other
State Agencies
Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence. 03/25/2015
SB 1909 Agriculture and Food
Business and Consumers
Commerce
Relating to the sale or use of an incorrect weighing or measuring device; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. 03/25/2015
SB 1817 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to a limitation on the location of solid waste facilities. 03/25/2015
SB 1815 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District. 03/25/2015
SB 1936 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the recovery of damages resulting from an emergency transfer of water authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 03/25/2015
SB 1440 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, board composition, elections, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees. 03/30/2015
SCR 34 Legislative Affairs
Public Services
State Agencies
Directing the Texas Water Development Board to conduct a feasibility study on the use of brackish groundwater sources in Montgomery County. 03/30/2015
SB 1439 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the territory of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the regulation of certain wells for the production of groundwater. 03/31/2015
SB 1911 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Other
Relating to the medical treatment and care of animals by certain persons in animal shelters and releasing agencies. 04/07/2015
SB 2030 Campaign Finance and Election Issues
Environmental
Relating to the election date of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District. 04/09/2015
SB 2049 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to qualifications of members of the board of directors of the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District. 04/14/2015
HB 1016 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the designation of certain river or stream segments as being of unique ecological value. 04/21/2015
HB 949 Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the obligation of certain retail public utilities to mitigate their system water loss. 04/23/2015
HB 1224 Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Commerce
Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used. 04/23/2015
HB 1042 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the designation of a site of unique value for the construction of a reservoir. 04/28/2015
HB 1934 Agriculture and Food
Other
Relating to the Beef Promotion and Research Council of Texas. 04/30/2015
HB 280 Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Commerce
Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Technology and Communication
Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas. 04/30/2015
HB 801 Environmental
Insurance
Legal Issues
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to planning for the use of and liability resulting from prescribed burns by the Parks and Wildlife Department. 04/30/2015
SR 642 Agriculture and Food
Legislative Affairs
Resolutions
Expressing support for the study and regulation of modern agricultural technologies. 05/04/2015
HB 2767 Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Environmental
Housing and Property
Public Services
Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts; amending provisions that authorize fees. 05/04/2015
HB 1235 Environmental
Municipal and County Issues
Public Services
Relating to the annexation of certain territory by the Wise County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1. 05/04/2015
HB 1146 Environmental
Labor and Employment
Other
Public Services
Social Issues
Relating to persons who may operate a public water supply system. 05/04/2015
HB 1579 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Crime
Relating to the sale and purchase of shark fins or products derived from shark fins; creating a criminal offense. 05/04/2015
HB 1902 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the regulation and use of graywater and alternative onsite water. 05/04/2015
HB 2031 Campaign Finance and Election Issues
Education
Environmental
Legal Issues
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the diversion, treatment, and use of marine seawater and the discharge of treated marine seawater and waste resulting from the desalination of marine seawater; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. 05/04/2015
HB 1925 Agriculture and Food
Environmental
Executive Branch
Housing and Property
State Agencies
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department. 05/05/2015
HB 1421 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to fees charged by the Coastal Plains Groundwater Conservation District. 05/05/2015
HB 2119 Agriculture and Food
Insurance
Other
Public Services
Relating to charitable organizations, including charitable organizations that may conduct prescribed burning. 05/05/2015
HB 655 Environmental
Other
Public Services
Relating to the storage and recovery of water in aquifers; authorizing fees and surcharges; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. 05/05/2015
HB 2788 Crime
Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the authority of a retail public water utility to require an operator of a correctional facility to comply with water conservation measures. 05/05/2015
HB 950 Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the review of groundwater conservation districts by the state auditor. 05/05/2015
HB 821 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Environmental
Family and Children Issues
Other
Relating to the requirements of certain minors applying for a hunting or fishing license. 05/05/2015
HB 3738 Agriculture and Food
Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Science and Medical Research
Technology and Communication
Relating to the requirement that a person or laboratory that performs an official equine infectious anemia test be approved by the Texas Animal Health Commission. 05/05/2015
HB 1819 Campaign Finance and Election Issues
Environmental
Relating to the date for the election of directors of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District. 05/05/2015
HB 163 Environmental
Executive Branch
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues. 05/06/2015
HB 1584 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Environmental
Military
Other
Public Services
Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license. 05/06/2015
HB 2179 Environmental
Legal Issues
Public Services
Relating to hearings that concern the issuance of permits by a groundwater conservation district. 05/06/2015
HB 1665 Environmental
Housing and Property
Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water. 05/06/2015
HB 930 Environmental
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to water well drillers and pump installers; authorizing fees. 05/06/2015
HB 3618 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense. 05/06/2015
HB 1466 Environmental
Recreation
Transportation
Relating to Parks and Wildlife Department procedures for the transfer of ownership of boats or outboard motors; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense. 05/06/2015
HB 1232 Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the hydrology and geology of the confined and unconfined aquifers in this state. 05/07/2015
HB 1919 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the applicability of certain provisions concerning invasive species. 05/07/2015
HB 200 Environmental
Legal Issues
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the regulation of groundwater. 05/07/2015
HB 239 Environmental
Municipal and County Issues
Other
Relating to storage of flammable liquids at retail service stations in unincorporated areas and certain municipalities. 05/07/2015
HB 3264 Environmental
Legal Issues
Public Services
Relating to the enforcement of permit requirements for the operation of a domestic wastewater treatment facility. 05/07/2015
HB 2350 Agriculture and Food
Commerce
Relating to the amount that may be used to guarantee loans under the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority's agricultural loan guarantee program. 05/11/2015
HB 2704 Agriculture and Food
Business and Consumers
Commerce
Relating to the sale, use, or possession of an incorrect weighing or measuring device; creating a criminal offense. 05/11/2015
HB 928 Environmental
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to state and local planning for and responses to drought. 05/11/2015
HB 3298 Environmental
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board regarding the development of a market and conveyance network for water in this state. 05/11/2015
HB 4112 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the rights of an owner of groundwater. 05/12/2015
HB 3057 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Environmental
Immigration
Other
State Agencies
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the purpose of controlling certain predatory animals. 05/13/2015
HB 988 Environmental
Other
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a visitors center at Hueco Tanks State Park in El Paso County. 05/13/2015
HB 3356 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to regulation of production of wells for retail public utilities by a groundwater conservation district. 05/13/2015
HB 3944 Agriculture and Food
Family and Children Issues
Health
Public Services
Relating to judicial review of final orders arising out of nutritional programs administrated by the Texas Department of Agriculture. 05/14/2015
HB 4097 Environmental
Health
Legal Issues
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to seawater desalination projects. 05/14/2015
HB 30 Environmental
Legal Issues
Other
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the development of seawater and brackish groundwater. 05/14/2015
HB 3405 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees. 05/15/2015
HB 912 Environmental
State Agencies
Relating to the dismissal of protests against certain decisions and actions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding wastewater discharge permits. 05/15/2015
HB 3390 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Housing and Property
Relating to a written agreement concerning a projectile discharged from a firearm that travels across a property line; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty. 05/15/2015
HB 659 Arts and Humanities
Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Health
Labor and Employment
Public Services
State Agencies
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities. 05/15/2015
HB 4175 Environmental
Housing and Property
Municipal and County Issues
Other
Public Services
Relating to eminent domain powers of certain conservation and reclamation districts. 05/15/2015
HB 4049 Environmental
Relating to authorizing a production fee on certain non-exempt wells in the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. 05/18/2015
HB 3481 Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
Budget, Spending, and Taxes
Senior Issues
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents. 05/18/2015
HB 4174 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the creation of a defined area in the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 2; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes. 05/18/2015
HB 4187 Public Services
Relating to renaming the Corn Hill Regional Water Authority as the Lone Star Regional Water Authority; altering the governing body's membership. 05/18/2015
HB 2051 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to a volume-based exemption from reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills from wastewater facilities. 05/20/2015
HB 1248 Environmental
Legal Issues
Public Services
Relating to the renewal or amendment of certain permits issued by groundwater conservation districts. 05/20/2015
HCR 74 Environmental
Legislative Affairs
Public Services
State Agencies
Directing the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to support the creation of a model water recycling project in an appropriate location. 05/21/2015
HB 1459 Environmental
Public Services
Relating to the powers and duties of the West Harris County Regional Water Authority. 05/21/2015

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