The bill, H.B. No. 2568, proposes amendments to the Water Code regarding compliance agreements for regional water supply, sewer, wastewater treatment, or solid waste disposal services. It allows the Texas Commission to enter into compliance agreements with regional services that are integrating existing services, thereby suspending enforcement actions for certain violations. The amendments specify that these agreements can be made with services operated by municipalities, counties, regional service areas, or unincorporated service areas, as well as retail public utilities.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of language that broadens the scope of entities eligible for compliance agreements, specifically mentioning "regional service area" and "unincorporated service area," as well as clarifying that the agreements can be made with "another entity, including a retail public utility." The bill emphasizes that compliance agreements must include necessary provisions to ensure that the integrated services meet compliance standards. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Water Code 7.0026 (Water Code 7)