Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: In Committee

HB 13 — Relating to the provision by a political subdivision of credits against impact fees to builders and developers for certain water conservation and reuse projects.

Last action — Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 395.0231.

  • Section 395.0231

    Sec. 395.0231. CONSERVATION AND REUSE CREDITS AGAINST WATER AND WASTEWATER FEES. (a) A political subdivision shall provide a credit against water and wastewater impact fees otherwise assessed to a development to a builder or developer for the construction, contribution, or dedication of an eligible facility, system, or product that results in water reuse, conservation, or savings. (b) A facility, system, or product eligible for a credit under this section includes a facility, system, or product that: (1) reduces per service unit water consumption, supply requirements, or necessary treatment and distribution infrastructure per service unit; (2) decreases the need of wastewater collection and treatment facilities per service unit; (3) diminishes the demand for stormwater and drainage facilities per service unit; or (4) integrates practices or technologies that achieve water efficiency, reuse, or conservation performance that exceeds standard compliance requirements. (c) A political subdivision that provides a credit under this section shall establish procedures for: (1) calculating and applying the credits in a fair and consistent manner; and (2) reviewing and approving credits under this section.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 13?
HB 13 is sponsored by Dennis Paul and Cecil Bell.
What is the current status of HB 13?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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