The bill, S.B. No. 1387, proposes amendments to the membership composition of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee as outlined in Section 26.403(c) of the Water Code. Key changes include the replacement of the commissioner of the Texas Department of Health with the commissioner of state health services, the addition of the executive director of the Parks and Wildlife Department as a new member, and the renaming of the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station to Texas A&M AgriLife Research. These modifications aim to enhance the committee's effectiveness by ensuring relevant expertise and representation.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing for a transition period to implement the new membership structure. The adjustments reflect a strategic approach to groundwater protection in Texas, aligning the committee's composition with current organizational structures and responsibilities within state agencies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Water Code 26.403 (Water Code 26)