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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the authority of a political subdivision to provide |
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credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain |
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water 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 may 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, drainage, |
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and flood control 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 exceed |
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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 September 1, 2025. |