Skip to main content

SB 565

AN ACT relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an

Senate Bill • Perry
Filed

Filed

Bill introduced by legislator

Committee

Hearing

Passed Cmte

Calendar

Passed

Sent

Enrolled

Governor

Signed

89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

Awaiting Committee Assignment

Bill filed, pending referral to Senate committee

← Back to Bills

Committee

Not yet assigned

Fiscal Note

Not available

What This Bill Does

relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an

Subject Areas

Environment--Water ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON Environment--Solid Waste Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions Utilities--Water & Sewer

Bill Text

relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an
enforcement action against a regional water supply, sewer,
wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal service for certain
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Sections 7.0026(b) and (c), Water Code, are
(b)  If a water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid
waste disposal service operated by or for a municipality, [or]
county, regional service area, or unincorporated service area is
being integrated into a regional water supply, sewer, wastewater
treatment, or solid waste disposal service administered by another
entity, including a retail public utility, the commission may enter
into a compliance agreement with the regional service under which
the commission will not initiate an enforcement action against the
regional service for existing or anticipated violations resulting
from the operation by the regional service of the service being
integrated.  A compliance agreement under this section must
include provisions necessary to bring the service being integrated
(c)  If a water supply, sewer, or wastewater treatment
service operated by a retail public utility, other than a
municipality or county, is being integrated into a regional water
supply, sewer, or wastewater treatment service administered by
another entity, including a separate retail public utility, the
commission may enter into a compliance agreement with the regional
service under which the commission will not initiate an enforcement
action against the regional service for existing or anticipated
violations resulting from the operation by the regional service of
the service being integrated.  A compliance agreement under this
section must include provisions necessary to bring the service
being integrated into compliance.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Bill History

filed

Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a compliance agreement for the suspension of an

Related Guides

Learn more about tracking Texas legislation and working with lobbyists.

How to Read & Track Texas Bills

Master bill numbering, understand legislative language, and learn effective tracking strategies.

Understanding Texas Legislative Deadlines

Navigate the 140-day session with critical calendar dates and filing deadlines.

How Laws Get Made in Texas

Follow a bill's journey from filing to the governor's desk through committees and floor votes.

When Should Your Business Hire a Lobbyist?

Discover the signs that your business needs professional advocacy at the Texas Capitol.