S.B. No. 1055 amends the Special District Local Laws Code regarding permit fees for groundwater wells imposed by the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District. The bill specifically changes the maximum allowable fee from one cent to seven cents per thousand gallons of groundwater withdrawn for any purpose. This adjustment aims to provide the district with greater flexibility in managing groundwater resources and ensuring sustainable usage.

The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. The legislation has already passed both the Senate and the House with significant support, indicating a strong legislative consensus on the need for this change in groundwater management policy.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Special District Local Laws Code 8868.153 (Special District Local Laws Code 8868)
Senate Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 8868.153 (Special District Local Laws Code 8868)
Engrossed: Special District Local Laws Code 8868.153 (Special District Local Laws Code 8868)
House Committee Report: Special District Local Laws Code 8868.153 (Special District Local Laws Code 8868)
Enrolled: Special District Local Laws Code 8868.153 (Special District Local Laws Code 8868)