The bill, S.B. No. 1055, proposes an amendment to the Special District Local Laws Code regarding the permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District. Specifically, it modifies Section 8868.153(c) to increase the maximum allowable fee from one cent to seven cents per thousand gallons of groundwater withdrawn for any purpose.

The bill is set to take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members in both houses of the Texas Legislature. If it does not achieve this necessary vote, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 8868.153 (Special District Local Laws Code 8868)