HB 231

Texas House bill in Session 892.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: August 20, 2025.

Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.

Bill ID TX-892-HB-231
Session 892
Status in_committee
Committee Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select
House in_committee 2025-08-20
Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility (I0755); Water--Development (I0875); Water--General (I0885); Water--Rights (I0870); FLOODS (S0327); PERMITS (S0011); ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON (V0334)

Sponsor
Gerdes
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-08-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-08-20 Status in_committee
2025-08-20 Latest Action Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding
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