HB 4026
AN ACT relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on
House Bill • Harris Davila
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality consider flood data when considering the issuance of certain wastewater treatment or discharge permits. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 26, Water Code, is amended by adding Section 26.02821 to read as follows: Sec. 26.02821. CONSIDERATION OF FLOOD DATA WHEN CONSIDERING ISSUANCE OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT OR DISCHARGE PERMIT. In considering the issuance, amendment, or renewal of a permit for a wastewater treatment facility or wastewater collection system or of a permit to discharge waste from a facility or system, the commission shall consider information related to flood planning and mitigation in the area served by the facility or system. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a requirement that the Texas Commission on
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