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, and the addition of the executive director of the Parks and Wildlife Department as a new member. Additionally, the title of the executive director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research is updated to reflect the current designation, replacing "Director" and removing the reference to the Agricultural Experiment Station.

This legislation aims to enhance the committee's effectiveness by ensuring that its membership reflects current organizational structures and responsibilities related to groundwater protection in Texas. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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