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HB1177: Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of diverting or impounding the flow of surface water in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded.

: Charles Cunningham (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 19, 2025
Crimes
Crimes--Miscellaneous
WATER
Water--General
Water--Rights
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 creation of the criminal offense of diverting or impounding the flow of surface water in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded.

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