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

SB 59 — Relating to the liability of a landowner for the withdrawal and beneficial use of groundwater.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

The bill addresses landowner liability regarding groundwater use.

This legislation modifies how landowners are held liable for withdrawing and using groundwater. The full text of the bill is not available for detailed analysis.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 36.002, Water Code.

  • Section 36.002, Water Code

    AND LIABILITY FOR WITHDRAWAL AND BENEFICIAL USE

    amended

  • Section 36.002, Water Code

    Subsection (d) → the other provisions of this section (b-2) This subsection applies only to a landowner, including a lessee, heir, or assign of a landowner, who withdraws groundwater from a well capable of producing 25,000 gallons or more of groundwater a day. A landowner, including a lessee, heir, or assign of a landowner, who withdraws groundwater from the land and uses it for a beneficial purpose is not liable for interference with the use of water by another unless the withdrawal of groundwater: (1) causes harm to an owner of neighboring land by lowering the water table or reducing artesian pressure; or (2) has a direct and substantial effect on a watercourse or lake and unreasonably causes harm to a person entitled to the use of water from the watercourse or lake.

    amended

Action History

  1. Filed

  2. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 59?
SB 59 is sponsored by Bob Hall.
What is the current status of SB 59?
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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