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HB 186TEXASSession 891State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas Water Development Board required to study and streamline environmental review for flood projects by 2027

Original title: Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of the state environmental review process for certain projects eligible for financial assistance from the flood infrastructure fund and the implementation of streamlining procedures based on the results of the study.

Last action · July 23, 2025: FiledSponsor: Janie Lopez

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What This Bill Proposed

The Texas Water Development Board must conduct a study by January 1, 2027, to identify ways to streamline the for flood control and drainage projects eligible for financial assistance from the .

Why it matters

Changes the administrative review process for flood mitigation projects seeking state financial assistance, with internal procedures implemented based on the study before the measure expires on September 1, 2027.

Background

The Texas Water Development Board is the state agency responsible for statewide water planning, financial assistance for water and wastewater projects, and flood mitigation planning. 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

Texas Water Development Board

The board is required to conduct a study, develop internal streamlining guidelines, and implement procedures by January 1, 2027.

Directly affected

Flood infrastructure fund applicants

Sponsors of eligible flood control and drainage projects are subject to the new streamlining procedures implemented by the board.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main requirement of House Bill 186?

It requires the Texas Water Development Board to study the for certain flood infrastructure projects and implement internal streamlining procedures by January 1, 2027.

Which projects are affected by this legislation?

Flood control and drainage projects that are eligible for financial assistance from the under Chapter 15 of the Water Code.

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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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Connected Entities

Texas Water Development Board

OrganizationTexas Water Development Board“State agency tasked with conducting the environmental review study and implement”Map →

Sources

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