Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1177: 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.

In committee Last action March 19, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1177 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Charles Cunningham (Republican), Trey Wharton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Charles Cunningham (Republican); Trey Wharton (Republican).