House Bill No. 3467 introduces new requirements for sellers of real property in Texas that is adjacent to or contains state water. Specifically, it mandates that sellers provide a written notice to purchasers that conforms to a standard notice established by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This notice must inform buyers about the process for obtaining a permit for the storage, taking, or diversion of state water, as outlined in the newly added Section 5.0111 of the Property Code.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 11.121 of the Water Code to require the TCEQ to adopt a standard notice for purchasers of real property containing or adjacent to state water. This notice will detail the requirements for obtaining a permit and the process involved. The provisions of this bill will apply only to sales or conveyances of property for which binding contracts are executed on or after January 1, 2026, with the TCEQ required to adopt the necessary notice by December 31, 2025. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Water Code 11.121 (Water Code 11)