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

HB 188 — Relating to the authority of a county to regulate impervious cover in the unincorporated area of the county.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 240.912.

  • Section 240.912

    Sec. 240.912. REGULATION OF IMPERVIOUS COVER IN UNINCORPORATED AREA. The commissioners court of a county may regulate impervious cover located in the unincorporated area of the county for the purpose of: (1) protecting, mitigating, or reducing flood risk; (2) promoting the development of flood projects, as defined by Section 15.531(2), Water Code; (3) promoting drainage; or (4) promoting nature-based features to reduce flooding.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 188?
HB 188 is sponsored by Erin Zwiener.
What is the current status of HB 188?
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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