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HB1245: Relating to a prohibition on the use of water on nonresidential property to irrigate nonfunctional turf during a drought.

: Vikki Goodwin (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 10, 2025
Utilities
City Government
Utilities--Water & Sewer
Special Districts & Authorities
Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
WATER
Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
Water--General
City Government--Utilities
Water--Rights
DROUGHT
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to a prohibition on the use of water on nonresidential property to irrigate nonfunctional turf during a drought.

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