HB 218 is sponsored by Terri Leo Wilson, Wes Virdell, Denise Villalobos, Gary VanDeaver, Joanne Shofner, Angelia Orr, Brent Money, Don McLaughlin, Janie Lopez, Carrie Isaac, Cole Hefner, Sam Harless, Jay Dean, Keith Bell, Cecil Bell, Daniel Alders, Jeff Barry, Stan Gerdes, Trent Ashby, and Cody Harris.

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Texas 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 218 — Relating to the transfer of groundwater outside a groundwater conservation district's boundaries.

Last action July 28, 2025 — Filed

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This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

July 28, 2025
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Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (164)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 218?: HB 218 is sponsored by Terri Leo Wilson, Wes Virdell, Denise Villalobos, Gary VanDeaver, Joanne Shofner, Angelia Orr, Brent Money, Don McLaughlin, Janie Lopez, Carrie Isaac, Cole Hefner, Sam Harless, Jay Dean, Keith Bell, Cecil Bell, Daniel Alders, Jeff Barry, Stan Gerdes, Trent Ashby, and Cody Harris.
What is the current status of HB 218?: This bill died with 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB 218
Jurisdiction: Texas
Session: 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025)
Type: Bill
Introduced: July 28, 2025
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Jeff Barry

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