S.B. No. 612 amends Section 49.2127 of the Water Code to clarify the authority of certain conservation and reclamation districts regarding the imposition of fees on developers for the construction of water or sewer pipelines and associated infrastructure. The bill introduces a definition for "Developer," specifying that it refers to individuals who own land in a district and either divide the land into multiple parts or request more than two service connections on a single tract. Additionally, the term "retail public utility" is redefined to align with existing law.

The bill stipulates that districts cannot charge developers fees that exceed the actual, reasonable, and documented costs incurred for various services related to the construction of pipelines and infrastructure. This includes costs for review, legal and engineering services, inspection, construction, repair, and any necessary infrastructure relocation or conversion. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Water Code 49.2127 (Water Code 49)
Senate Committee Report: Water Code 49.2127 (Water Code 49)
Engrossed: Water Code 49.2127 (Water Code 49)
House Committee Report: Water Code 49.2127 (Water Code 49)
Enrolled: Water Code 49.2127 (Water Code 49)