Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 231: Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control.

In committee Last action August 20, 2025: Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding

Plain-language summary

HB 231 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or reservoirs operated and maintained for the purposes of erosion, floodwater, and sediment control. Primary sponsor: Stan Gerdes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 20, 2025): Referred to Disaster Preparedness & Flooding.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stan Gerdes (Republican).