TexasPolitical subdivisions would credit water-saving projects against impact fees
Beginning January 1, 2026, political subdivisions would give builders and developers credits against water and wastewater impact fees for eligible water-saving projects.
What it does
Beginning January 1, 2026, political subdivisions would give builders and developers credits against water and wastewater impact fees for eligible water-saving projects.
Argument forBuilders may have more reason to use water-saving designs when those projects can reduce the impact fees charged to their developments.
Argument againstPolitical subdivisions could collect less from impact fees and must create and manage new methods for reviewing and applying the credits.
More detail
A political subdivision would provide credits against water and wastewater impact fees otherwise charged to a development. Builders and developers could qualify by constructing, contributing, or dedicating an eligible facility, system, or product that produces water reuse, conservation, or savings. Eligible projects include those that reduce water use, supply needs, treatment or distribution infrastructure, wastewater facilities, or stormwater and drainage needs per service unit. Projects that exceed standard water-efficiency, reuse, or conservation requirements may also qualify. Each political subdivision providing credits must create fair and consistent methods to calculate and apply them and must review and approve credit requests. The provision takes effect January 1, 2026, and applies to the required credits and local procedures beginning on that date.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2025
- Sep 17Effective on 1/1/26Latest
- Sep 17Signed by the Governor Greg AbbottBecame Law
- Aug 28Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
- Aug 28Signed in the HouseMajor
- Aug 27Signed in the SenateMajor
- Aug 26Reported enrolledMinor
- Vote recorded passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Aug 26House passage reportedMajor
- Aug 26Reason for vote recorded in Journal
- Aug 26Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Aug 26Record vote
- Aug 26PassedPassed House
- Aug 26Read 3rd timeMinor
- Aug 26Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
- Aug 26Record vote
- Aug 26Passed to 3rd reading
- Aug 26Read 2nd timeMinor
- Aug 26Placed on General State Calendar
- Aug 25Considered in Calendars
- Aug 24Committee report sent to Calendars
- Aug 24Committee report distributed
- Aug 22Comte report filed with Committee CoordinatorMinor
- Aug 22Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)Minor
- Aug 22Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Aug 22Considered in public hearing
- Aug 20Referred to Intergovernmental AffairsMinor
- Aug 20Read first timeMinor
- Aug 20Received from the SenateMinor
- Aug 18Reported engrossed
- Vote recorded final passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that SB 14 be placed on its third reading and final passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Aug 18Record vote
- Aug 18PassedPassed Senate
- Aug 18Read 3rd timeMinor
- Aug 18Record vote
- Aug 18Three day rule suspended
- Aug 18Vote recorded in Journal
- Aug 18Read 2nd time & passed to engrossmentMinor
- Aug 18Rules suspended-Regular order of business
- Aug 15Committee report printed and distributed
- Aug 15Reported favorably w/o amendmentsMinor
- Aug 15Vote taken in committee
- Aug 15Considered in public hearing
- Aug 15Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Aug 15Record vote
- Aug 15Posting rule suspended
- Aug 15Referred to FinanceMinor
- Aug 15Read first timeMinor
- Aug 15FiledMinor
- Aug 15Received by the Secretary of the SenateIntroduced
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