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SB45: Relating to the authority of a county to establish drainage utilities, impose drainage fees, and regulate land use for the purpose of flood management.

: Sarah Eckhardt (D-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Aug 19, 2025
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
County Government
County Government--General
Utilities
Utilities--Water & Sewer
County Government--Land Use & Zoning
Environment
Environment--Water
WATER
FLOODS
Water--Development
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the authority of a county to establish drainage utilities, impose drainage fees, and regulate land use for the purpose of flood management.

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