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HB 1535TEXASSession 89RState BillSigned into law

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Texas reforms Trinity River Authority governance, adds training rules, and sets 2037 sunset review

Original title: Relating to the Trinity River Authority of Texas, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.

Last action · May 29, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25Sponsors: Stan Kitzman and 1 other

Companion · SB 2408same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

Texas restructures the Trinity River Authority board by expanding it to 25 members, shortening terms to four years, and establishing mandatory training, complaint procedures, and specific removal grounds effective September 1, 2025.

Why it matters

The measure alters how the regional water authority is governed, requiring current and future board members to complete compliance training before voting after December 1, 2025, and creating structured channels for public complaints.

Background

The Trinity River Authority is a conservation and reclamation district created by the Texas Legislature to develop and manage the water resources of the Trinity River basin. context
The Sunset Advisory Commission evaluates state agencies periodically to recommend operational improvements, consolidations, or abolition. context

Who It Affects

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

Directly affected

Trinity River Authority board directors

Directors face shortened four-year terms, new attendance and conduct removal criteria, and mandatory compliance training deadlines.

Directly affected

Trinity River Authority general manager

The general manager is tasked with creating the training manual, distributing it annually, tracking complaints, and reporting potential removal grounds.

Directly affected

Residents within Authority jurisdiction

Residents gain formal complaint tracking procedures and guaranteed opportunities to speak at board meetings.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many members serve on the Trinity River Authority board under the new law?

The board consists of 25 directors appointed by the Governor with the of the Senate.

What happens if a board member misses multiple meetings?

Absence from more than half of the regularly scheduled board meetings in a calendar year without an excuse approved by a majority vote constitutes a ground for removal from the board.

When must board members complete the newly required training program?

A board member may serve until December 1, 2025, without training, but cannot vote, deliberate, or be counted in attendance on or after that date until the training requirement is completed.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

50 actions

May 29, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Effective on 9/1/25
May 29, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
May 20, 2025Governor of TexasEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
May 19, 2025Senate
Signed in the Senate
May 19, 2025House
Signed in the House
May 19, 2025House
Reported enrolled

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May 16, 2025House
Senate passage reported
May 16, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 16, 2025SenateFloor
Passed
May 16, 2025SenateFloor
Read 3rd time
May 16, 2025SenateFloor
Record vote
May 16, 2025Senate
Three day rule suspended
May 16, 2025Senate
Vote recorded in Journal
May 16, 2025SenateFloor
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
May 16, 2025Senate
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
May 15, 2025Senate
Placed on intent calendar
May 13, 2025Senate
Committee report printed and distributed
May 13, 2025SenateCommittee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
May 12, 2025Senate
Vote taken in committee
May 12, 2025Senate
Considered in public hearing
May 12, 2025Senate
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
May 8, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to Local Government
May 8, 2025SenateIntroduced
Read first time
May 7, 2025Senate
Received from the House
May 7, 2025House
Reported engrossed
May 7, 2025House
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
May 7, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#1581)
May 7, 2025HouseFloor
Passed
May 7, 2025HouseFloor
Read 3rd time
May 6, 2025HouseFloor
Record vote (RV#1506)
May 6, 2025HouseFloor
Passed to engrossment
May 6, 2025HouseFloor
Read 2nd time
May 6, 2025House
Placed on Major State Calendar
May 2, 2025House
Considered in Calendars
Apr 29, 2025House
Committee report sent to Calendars
Apr 28, 2025House
Committee report distributed
Apr 28, 2025House
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
Apr 28, 2025House
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Apr 16, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported favorably as substituted
Apr 16, 2025House
Committee substitute considered in committee
Apr 16, 2025House
Considered in public hearing
Apr 9, 2025House
Left pending in committee
Apr 9, 2025House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
Apr 9, 2025House
Committee substitute considered in committee
Apr 9, 2025House
Considered in public hearing
Apr 9, 2025House
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Apr 2, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Natural Resources
Apr 2, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Apr 2, 2025House
Transmitted to the Governor
Apr 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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