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AN ACT
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relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits |
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against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water |
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conservation and reuse projects. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 395, Local Government |
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Code, is amended by adding Section 395.0231 to read as follows: |
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Sec. 395.0231. CONSERVATION AND REUSE CREDITS AGAINST WATER |
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AND WASTEWATER FEES. (a) A political subdivision shall provide a |
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credit against water and wastewater impact fees otherwise assessed |
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to a development to a builder or developer for the construction, |
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contribution, or dedication of an eligible facility, system, or |
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product that results in water reuse, conservation, or savings. |
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(b) A facility, system, or product eligible for a credit |
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under this section includes a facility, system, or product that: |
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(1) reduces per service unit water consumption, supply |
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requirements, or necessary treatment and distribution |
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infrastructure per service unit; |
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(2) decreases the need of wastewater collection and |
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treatment facilities per service unit; |
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(3) diminishes the demand for stormwater and drainage |
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facilities per service unit; or |
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(4) integrates practices or technologies that achieve |
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water efficiency, reuse, or conservation performance that exceeds |
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standard compliance requirements. |
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(c) A political subdivision that provides a credit under |
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this section shall establish procedures for: |
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(1) calculating and applying the credits in a fair and |
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consistent manner; and |
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(2) reviewing and approving credits under this |
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section. |
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SECTION 2. This Act takes effect January 1, 2026. |
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President of the Senate |
Speaker of the House |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 14 passed the Senate on |
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August 18, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that S.B. No. 14 passed the House on |
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August 26, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 133, Nays 6, one |
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present not voting. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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Approved: |
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Governor |