The bill, S.B. No. 2114, proposes amendments to the Texas Water Code regarding the designation and removal of certain proposed reservoir sites from the state water plan. It modifies Section 16.051(g-1) to clarify that a site is considered a designated site of unique value for reservoir construction if it was recommended in the 2007 state water plan and specifies that this designation will terminate on September 1, 2015, unless a project sponsor takes affirmative action to advance the project. The bill also introduces a new Section 16.0511, which mandates the removal of any site designated as a unique reservoir site if construction does not commence within 50 years of its initial inclusion in the plan.

Additionally, the new section stipulates that once a site is removed from the state water plan, it cannot be included in any future versions of the plan. This legislative change aims to streamline the state water planning process by eliminating outdated or unfeasible reservoir sites, thereby ensuring that the water plan remains relevant and actionable. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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