The bill, S.B. No. 1669, amends Section 573.001 of the Local Government Code to refine the criteria for counties and districts subject to stormwater management regulations. Specifically, it removes the previous requirement for counties to have a population of 800,000 or more and introduces new criteria that include counties that contain a portion of the Edwards Aquifer or are located within the boundaries of the Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area. Additionally, it maintains the existing provisions for counties with populations of 2.8 million or more, those with populations over 1.3 million relying on underground aquifers, and districts created under the Texas Constitution that provide stormwater drainage and flood control.

The bill aims to enhance stormwater management by ensuring that specific counties, particularly those with significant groundwater resources, are included in the regulatory framework. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 573.001 (Local Government Code 573)