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HB 33TEXASSession 891State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas Bill Requires Local Governments to Credit Builders for Water Conservation Projects

Original title: Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

Last action · July 14, 2025: FiledSponsor: Cecil Bell

Companion · SB 13same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

Official description

Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

Why it matters

Changes financial obligations for developers and local municipal revenue structures by tying impact fee assessments directly to water efficiency and infrastructure contributions.

Background

Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code governs the imposition of impact fees by political subdivisions in the state. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Builders and Developers

Eligible for credits against water and wastewater impact fees upon constructing or contributing water conservation and reuse facilities.

Directly affected

Political Subdivisions

Must provide impact fee credits and establish procedures for calculating, applying, reviewing, and approving them.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the impact fee credits?

Builders and developers who construct, contribute, or dedicate eligible water reuse, conservation, or savings facilities, systems, or products.

What types of water-saving measures are eligible?

Eligible measures include those that reduce per water consumption, decrease wastewater collection needs, diminish stormwater demand, or achieve water efficiency that exceeds standard compliance requirements.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

Analysis Score

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