S.B. No. 2662 amends the Water Code to enhance the enforcement of drought contingency plans by water and sewer utilities and the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Key amendments include the addition of provisions that require utilities to file their drought contingency plans as part of their tariffs, ensuring that these plans are subject to regulatory oversight. The bill specifies that noncompliance with a drought contingency plan can be grounds for discontinuing or reducing service, thereby emphasizing the importance of adherence to these plans during water shortages.

Additionally, the bill mandates that drought contingency plans must include specific, quantified targets for water use reductions and reasonable enforcement procedures for mandatory water use restrictions. The commission, utility commission, and board are tasked with identifying target goals for these plans and developing model programs to guide water suppliers in achieving effective water use reductions. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Water Code 13.041, Water Code 13.042, Water Code 13.136, Water Code 13.250, Water Code 11.1272 (Water Code 13, Water Code 11)
Senate Committee Report: Water Code 13.041, Water Code 13.042, Water Code 13.136, Water Code 13.250, Water Code 11.1272 (Water Code 13, Water Code 11)
Engrossed: Water Code 13.041, Water Code 13.042, Water Code 13.136, Water Code 13.250, Water Code 11.1272 (Water Code 13, Water Code 11)
House Committee Report: Water Code 13.041, Water Code 13.042, Water Code 13.136, Water Code 13.250, Water Code 11.1272 (Water Code 13, Water Code 11)
Enrolled: Water Code 13.041, Water Code 13.042, Water Code 13.136, Water Code 13.250, Water Code 11.1272 (Water Code 13, Water Code 11)