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sb-312State - Senate
Groundwater Conservation District Reform Act
Reforms groundwater conservation district governance to increase landowner representation, limit regulatory fees, and protect the rule of capture for private landowners while maintaining conservation goals.
Voted: May 22, 2025Session: 89th Texas LegislatureStatus: Signed into Law
Water RightsLand & Property Rights
Why This Matters for Texas
Strengthens East Texas landowners' groundwater rights and limits the ability of groundwater conservation districts to impose excessive regulations or fees on rural water well owners in the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer region.
Pro-Texas position: yea
How Officials Voted
| Official | Position | Vote | Aligned? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Hughes Republican | State Senator | yea | Aligned |
| Robert Nichols Republican | State Senator | yea | Aligned |
| Jay Dean Republican | State Representative | yea | Aligned |
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